Performance horses’ lifestyles put them at a greater risk of developing gastric ulcers. An equine nutritionist explains how to combat this.
How can you support young horses’ growth and development during this critical time? An equine nutritionist explains.
An owner’s doctor is reluctant to give her joint injections too often, but her horse gets them every six months. Is that cause for concern?
How one member of TheHorse.com team—a Florida Gulf Coast resident—has prepared for the predicted hurricane’s landfall.
Why do horses act “fresh” when it’s cold outside? An equine behaviorist investigates.
A horse owner asks if Bute or firocoxib is better for her older performance horse. The answer? Maybe neither.
One’s designed to be the horse’s whole diet, while the other is meant to complement his forage ration. Which is best for your horse?
A nutrition expert offers care and feeding tips for a thin senior horse before the cold weather hits.
An equine sports medicine specialist shares how footing can impact soundness and offers footing selection advice.
What types of feeds improve a horse’s energy levels? Why might a sluggish horse need additional electrolytes? An equine nutritionist explains.
An owner asks for help feeding her mare who needs to gain weight but is proving to be a picky eater. An equine nutritionist shares some advice.
Learn how to use high-quality forage, water, and fat to help your horse maintain a healthy body condition score in colder weather.
Learn how to interpret feed tags and consider your horse’s specific dietary requirements so you can make informed decisions to maintain his health and performance.
Internal parasites can damage horses’ digestive tracts, causing lifelong issues with nutrient absorption.
Get advice on encouraging a hard-keeper to eat more. The first step? Rule out health problems.
Horses can consume hay pellets or cubes rapidly. How can we slow them down to increase their time spent chewing?
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