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Feeding Nonworking Horses

Erica Larson December 4, 2023

Here are some tips for promoting nonworking horses’ optimal health (and preventing potential problems) with nutrition.

Protein Primer

Erica Larson November 18, 2023

Proteins and the amino acids that form them play important roles in the horse’s body, from muscle building and function to neurotransmission and hormone synthesis.

Equine OCD: Harmless Bone Lesion or Permanent Problem?

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA November 17, 2023

Leading researchers from around the world share their findings on this common joint disease of young horses.

How To Feed Your Horse

The Horse Staff October 26, 2023

Learn about feeding basics, from hydration and forage to feeds and supplements, so you can make the best nutritional choices for your horse. Sponsored by Sentinel Horse Feeds.

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Young Foal Exercise

Elizabeth Santschi, DVM, Dipl. ACVS October 14, 2023

When do I start my foal on an exercise program? What type of exercise should I start him with, and when?

Young Horse Digestive Health

Shannon Pratt-Phillips, MSc, PhD October 13, 2023

Understanding how your growing foal’s digestive system works can help you recognize and avoid potential problems.

Feeding to Keep ‘Normal’ Horses Normal

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc October 13, 2023

With much research surrounding how to feed “abnormal” horses, how can we feed “normal” horses to avoid disease? One expert weighs in.

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Can Fat Help Horses Gain Weight in Winter?

Clair Thunes, PhD August 29, 2023

Find out how to safely feed horses fat and if it’s a good weight-gain solution.

Using Artificial Intelligence to Predict Fragile Foal Syndrome

Haylie Kerstetter August 1, 2023

Researchers used AI to analyze horse conformation and detected differences between fragile foal syndrome carriers and noncarriers that might have performance implications.

Managing and Feeding the Orphaned or Rejected Foal

Equine Disease Quarterly May 26, 2023

Proper nutrition is essential to giving your foal a healthy start to life. Learn how to feed a foal that has been orphaned, rejected, or born to a mare with no milk.

High-Quality Protein: Understanding Amino Acids in the Equine Diet

Madeline Boast, MSc May 19, 2023

When creating a nutrition plan for horses, it is important to understand how much protein they need and which protein sources are most suitable for each individual.