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Equine Nutrition FAQs

Equine experts answer your questions about equine nutrition and feeding horses in this series of Q&As.

Feeding the Picky Senior Horse

Kelly Vineyard, MS, PhD March 25, 2024

Is your senior horse a picky eater? Be sure he has regular veterinary dental examinations and consider changing his forage or concentrate feed.

Rationing Hay for Horses With Metabolic Problems

Madeline Boast, MSc March 19, 2024

Sourcing lower energy hay and implementing slow-feeding strategies can help reduce your horse’s risk of becoming obese and developing metabolic problems.

Nutritional Support for Horses With Cellulitis

Madeline Boast, MSc February 29, 2024

Horses with cellulitis need medical intervention from a veterinarian, but these efforts can be supported through a balanced diet. Here’s why.

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Fat for Improving Your Horse’s Coat Health

Madeline Boast, MSc February 26, 2024

Before adding fat to your horse’s diet to improve his coat, be sure he’s on a balanced diet and that you’re grooming him regularly.

How to Choose a Ration Balancer for Your Horse

Madeline Boast, MSc February 19, 2024

An equine nutritionist explains why you should consider your individual horse’s needs and forage source before choosing a ration balancer.

Optimizing Your Horse’s Feeding Program

Karen Davison, PhD February 12, 2024

Follow these 3 steps to feed your horses efficiently and potentially help reduce your feed bill.

Supporting Your Horse’s Airways Through Nutrition

Anna Pesta Dunaway, PhD December 18, 2023

If your horse is living in an area with poor air quality, he might benefit from wet or steamed hay and omega-3 supplementation.

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Nutrition for Improved Hoof Health in Horses

Masa Williams, PhD December 11, 2023

If your horses have poor hoof quality, consider making changes to their diet to help strengthen their hooves.

Feeding Off-Track Thoroughbreds

Kelly Vineyard, MS, PhD November 20, 2023

Addressing your OTTB’s diet in three phases will help you provide the nutrition he needs to thrive in his new career.

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Anna Pesta Dunaway, PhD October 23, 2023

Horses with PSSM1 might benefit from magnesium supplementation, but it is important to use the right form and reevaluate its effects on your horse periodically.

Can I Feed My Horse Unsoaked Alfalfa Pellets?

Masa Williams, PhD September 25, 2023

Certain groups of horses can benefit from eating soaked alfalfa pellets, which are the finely chopped and compressed form of the nutrient-dense legume.

How Can Diet Affect Mare Behavior?

Karen Davison, PhD September 11, 2023

Phytoestrogens in horse diets might have physiological effects on mares. An equine nutritionist explains how and why.

Should I Add Salt to My Horse’s Diet?

Masa Williams, PhD August 28, 2023

Does your horse need a salt block? Should you top-dress their feed? An equine nutritionist weighs in.

Psyllium for Horses in Sandy Areas

Kelly Vineyard, MS, PhD August 14, 2023

Horses living in areas with sandy soil are at a greater risk of sand colic and impactions. An equine nutritionist offers advice on mitigating this risk.