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Choosing the Right Forage for Your Horse

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA December 9, 2024

Is your horse’s hay meeting his nutritional, health, and welfare needs? Learn how to make informed forage decisions.

Feeding the Senior Horse With Dental Problems

Clair Thunes, PhD December 8, 2024

As your horse ages, dental problems might develop that require changes to his diet.

Fat Options to Help Your Horse Hold Weight During the Winter

Can Fat Help Horses Gain Weight in Winter?

Clair Thunes, PhD December 6, 2024

Find out how to safely feed horses fat and if it’s a good weight-gain solution.

Tips for Getting Senior Horses With Poor Appetites to Eat

Kelly Vineyard, MS, PhD November 25, 2024

If your horse stops eating, consult a vet to rule out medical issues, check feed quality, consider behavioral factors, and use palatable options to stimulate appetite.

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.

Managing the Hard-Keeping PPID Horse

Madeline Boast, MSc November 4, 2024

Learn how to add calories safely to a metabolic horse’s diet without putting him at a greater risk of developing laminitis.

Can Horses Eat Pumpkin?

Clair Thunes, PhD October 25, 2024

Do you want a festive fall treat for your horse? Find out if pumpkin is a safe choice.

Complete Feeds vs. Ration Balancers: What’s the Difference?

Clair Thunes, PhD September 22, 2024

One’s designed to be the horse’s whole diet, while the other is meant to complement his forage ration. Which is best for your horse?

Helping Old Horses Gain Weight Before Winter

Clair Thunes, PhD September 19, 2024

A nutrition expert offers care and feeding tips for a thin senior horse before the cold weather hits.

5 Common Horse Feeding Mistakes

Emily Dickson, MS September 16, 2024

Follow these expert tips to correct common feeding mistakes and improve your horse’s gut health and overall well-being.

FAQs About Horses and Alfalfa

Chelsie J. Huseman, MS, PhD September 9, 2024

When fed and managed properly, horses can benefit from alfalfa’s high nutritive value. But is it right for your horse? Here’s what to consider when feeding this forage.

Considerations for a Horse’s Healthy Retirement

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA September 3, 2024

Experts describe how to help horses experience a comfortable and healthy retirement in this article from the Fall 2024 issue of The Horse.

Understanding Horse Feed Tags

Masa Williams, PhD August 30, 2024

Learn how to interpret feed tags and consider your horse’s specific dietary requirements so you can make informed decisions to maintain his health and performance.