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Feeding Nonworking Horses

Erica Larson December 11, 2024

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

Corticosteroid vs. Orthobiologic Joint Injections for Metabolic Horses

Tanja Bornmann November 26, 2024

Here’s what veterinarians should consider before injecting a metabolic horse’s joints.

Caring for Driving Horses

Sarah Evers Conrad October 29, 2024

Driving horses, whether pulling a plow, going for a pleasure drive, or competing, face health considerations similar to and distinct from those of typical sport horses.

Tips for Getting Horses to Eat Medications

Clair Thunes, PhD October 27, 2024

Do you struggle to get pills into your horse? A nutritionist offers advice and some precautions.

Common Misunderstandings About Equine Endocrine Issues

Erica Larson October 20, 2024

Test your knowledge about the tricky world of PPID, EMS, ID, and more.

Can an Obese Horse Lose Weight Too Fast?

Clair Thunes, PhD October 16, 2024

Rapid weight loss can lead to hyperlipemia, a serious and sometimes fatal condition.

Alternatives to Soaking Hay for Horses With Metabolic Problems

Madeline Boast, MSc October 12, 2024

An equine nutritionist offers alternatives to soaking hay for horses that live in subfreezing climates during winter.

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Understanding Autumn Laminitis in Horses

Madeline Boast, MSc September 24, 2024

Yes, spring brings an increased risk of endocrinopathic laminitis for susceptible horses—but so does autumn. Here’s why.

Maintaining Your Horse’s Body Condition During Winter

Madeline Boast, MSc September 6, 2024

Learn how to use high-quality forage, water, and fat to help your horse maintain a healthy body condition score in colder weather.

Considerations for a Horse’s Healthy Retirement

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA September 3, 2024

Experts describe how to help horses experience a comfortable and healthy retirement in this article from the Fall 2024 issue of The Horse.

Understanding Horse Feed Tags

Masa Williams, PhD August 30, 2024

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.

Unsound and Overweight Horses

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA August 21, 2024

Find out how you can keep your metabolically efficient horse healthy when he’s laid up with an injury or chronic illness.

Horse Hay Q&A

Alayne Blickle August 19, 2024

Is one grass hay variety more palatable than another? Should I feed my horse the first or second cutting of hay? Equine nutritionists answer these questions and more.

Plant Structure, Pasture Sugars, and Safer Grazing Practices

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc August 17, 2024

Choose safer times and grasses for your horses for turnout while safeguarding their feet from laminitis. Learn more in this article from The Horse‘s Summer 2024 issue.