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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 MoreSenior Feeds: Not Just for Old Horses
by Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS | Jan 14, 2023
Don’t balk at the S-word on the feed label. It might be just what your adult horse needs.
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 MoreSugars and Peppermints: Not Safe Treats for All Horses
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Dec 17, 2022
Horses with certain health conditions should skip sweet treats. Find out if your horse is one.
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 More5 Common Horse Feeding Mistakes
by Emily Dickson, MS | Nov 21, 2022
Follow these expert tips to correct common feeding mistakes and improve your horse’s gut and overall well-being.
Read MoreWinter Horse Feeding: Ration Balancer Feeds and Supplements
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Nov 14, 2022
Learn the difference between ration balancer feeds and supplements and how they benefit horses when pastures are scarce.
Read MoreProtein Primer
by Erica Larson | Oct 29, 2022
Learn more about these complex molecules that help the horse’s body systems function properly in this article from the October 2022 issue of The Horse.
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.
Read MoreIncreasing Chew Time for Hay Cubes and Pellets
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Sep 18, 2022
Horses can consume hay pellets or cubes rapidly. How can we slow them down to increase their time spent chewing?
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