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When is an Older Horse Ready for Senior Feed?
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Jan 21, 2023
As horses age, they might require additional nutritional support. Get advice for feeding senior horses.
Read MoreFree-Feeding Hay: When Will My Horse Slow Down?
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Jan 19, 2023
Our nutrition expert offers advice for ensuring free-fed horses don’t overeat hay.
Read MoreFeeding Broodmares
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Jan 10, 2023
An equine nutritionist explains how a broodmare’s nutritional needs change during her pregnancy.
Read MoreMaintaining Your Horse’s Weight During the Winter
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Jan 9, 2023
The best winter weight management practice could be consistent monitoring of your horse’s body condition.
Read MoreEquine Nutrition New Year’s Resolutions
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Jan 1, 2023
Are you resolving to improve your horse’s nutritional status next year? An equine nutritionist shares her tips.
Read MoreHelping Old Horses Gain Weight Before Winter
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Nov 24, 2022
Our nutrition expert offers care and feeding tips for a thin senior horse before the cold weather hits.
Read MoreObese Broodmares Have Lower Embryonic Survival Rates
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Nov 18, 2022
Keeping donor and recipient mares in moderate body condition might improve survival rates of transferred embryos.
Read MoreFeeding the Late-Gestation Broodmare
by Janice L. Holland, PhD | Nov 15, 2022
The late-gestation mare needs enough nutrients to meet both her needs and those of the developing fetus.
Read MoreFeeding While Traveling by Horseback: It’s All About Balance
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Nov 4, 2022
Christa describes equine nutrition challenges during her cross-country trip on horseback from Paris to Florence.
Read MoreCan My Horse Stay on a Forage Diet This Winter?
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Oct 21, 2022
An equine nutritionist explains how to make sure your summertime easy keeper remains healthy this winter.
Read MoreTips for Maintaining Your Horse’s Weight This Winter
by Janice L. Holland, PhD | Oct 17, 2022
Learn about the importance of hydration, fiber, and caloric intake during the winter months.
Read MoreOlder Horse: From Too Fat to Too Thin
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Oct 16, 2022
A once-heavy senior horse is struggling to hold condition after dental work. Our nutritionist weighs in.
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