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A Quick List to Help Prepare Your Horses for Winter

Clair Thunes, PhD December 10, 2024

From nutrition considerations to preventing mud, it’s time to get ready for the long stretch of winter conditions.

Winterizing Horses

Nancy S. Loving, DVM December 8, 2024

Take a few simple precautions and management approaches to help your horse weather winter safely.

How Much Forage Does My Overweight Pony Need?

Janice L. Holland, PhD November 14, 2024

Learn how to calculate the amount of forage your horse or pony needs to achieve a healthy weight and what types of hay might be best for weight loss.

Managing Your Horse’s Weight Through Thick and Thin

Haylie Kerstetter November 7, 2024

Learn how to provide your horse with proper nutrition whether he’s under- or overweight. Sponsored by Purina Animal Nutrition.

Preparing Hard-Keeping Horses for Cold Weather

Tanja Bornmann November 6, 2024

Cold weather often brings unwanted weight loss in hard-keeping horses. Two experts offer advice on preventing this as we prepare for temperatures to drop.

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.

Feeding Overweight Broodmares

Karen Davison, PhD October 21, 2024

Keep your broodmare at a healthy weight to help ensure her and her foal’s safety during gestation and foaling.

Equine Body Condition: From Too Fat to Too Thin to Just Right

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc October 21, 2024

Here’s how to determine if your horse is under- or overweight and, if so, by how much.

Researchers Develop Regional Fat Scoring System for Horses

Top Tips for Safe Equine Weight Loss

Madeline Boast, MSc October 18, 2024

Can horses lose weight too fast? Does exercise or dietary restriction work better for equine weight loss? Two experts answer these questions 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.

Recognizing and Managing Overweight Horses

Katie Navarra October 14, 2024

Discover how nutritionists took three horses from fat to fabulous.

Managing Overweight Performance Horses

Janice L. Holland, PhD October 14, 2024

Find out what health conditions overweight horses might be more likely to develop and how you can help your horse safely lose weight to improve his performance.