Equine experts answer your questions about equine nutrition and feeding horses in this series of Q&As.
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An equine nutritionist explains how different energy sources function in your horse’s feed and how to incorporate them to improve his performance.
Some horses might become hard keepers as they age. Here’s how to feed senior horses to maintain weight and support healthy muscles and joints.
An equine nutritionist offers advice for feeding horses on competition days to support energy, digestion, and performance.
High-quality protein digested in the small intestine helps supply essential amino acids needed for muscle repair, recovery, and performance in horses.
An equine nutritionist explains how starch affects horse gut health and can influence equine behavior.
An equine nutritionist describes the role of magnesium in a horse’s diet and why performance horses might benefit from supplementation.
Find out how to make the weaning transition smoother for foals by meeting their nutritional needs.
Learn how to feed growing horses correctly to avoid developmental orthopedic disease.
Learn how to adjust your mare’s diet to support a healthy pregnancy, ensure adequate milk production, and maintain her body condition during this critical time.
Should you adjust your horse’s diet if he will have time off during winter? What changes are safe to make? An equine nutritionist explains.
If your horse stops eating, consult a vet to rule out medical issues, check feed quality, consider behavioral factors, and use palatable options to stimulate appetite.
Keep your broodmare at a healthy weight to help ensure her and her foal’s safety during gestation and foaling.
How can you support young horses’ growth and development during this critical time? An equine nutritionist explains.
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.
Addressing your high-energy horse’s behavior using diet might involve some trial and error. Learn what you should consider before adjusting his feeding program.
Choosing a high-quality feed and forage for your young horse is essential to ensuring her success in training while her body develops.
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