Is Your Horse At a Healthy Weight?
Haylie Pfeffer
December 13, 2024
Dr. Patty Graham-Thiers breaks down the body condition scoring system and how you can determine if your horse is at a healthy weight.
Dr. Patty Graham-Thiers breaks down the body condition scoring system and how you can determine if your horse is at a healthy weight.
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.
Learn how to provide your horse with proper nutrition whether he’s under- or overweight. Sponsored by Purina Animal Nutrition.
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Learn how to use high-quality forage, water, and fat to help your horse maintain a healthy body condition score in colder weather.
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Learn how to assess your senior horse’s quality of life and know when it’s time to let go.
Regularly monitor your horse’s condition and workload to ensure his energy requirements are being met with a forage-focused diet this show season.
Focusing on consistent and balanced nutrition will help reduce your horse’s stress levels at shows.
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