Risks Associated With Feeding Horses Traditional Bran Mashes
Clair Thunes, PhD
April 7, 2025
While steeped in tradition, feeding bran mashes can cause GI distress in horses. Learn why, and discover alternatives.
While steeped in tradition, feeding bran mashes can cause GI distress in horses. Learn why, and discover alternatives.
Find out why your horse might be more prone to impaction colic during winter and how you can reduce the risk.
From nutrition considerations to preventing mud, it’s time to get ready for the long stretch of winter conditions.
Take a few simple precautions and management approaches to help your horse weather winter safely.
Know how your horse’s body reacts to cold weather and train accordingly to make the most of the chilly months ahead.
Cold, inclement weather and poor footing can create challenges for exercising horses during the winter. Here are some factors to keep in mind.
When the temperatures drop, make sure your horses always have access to water and are drinking enough.
Horses tend to drink less as the temperature of their water drops. However, when given the choice between cold and warm water, horses consume the former.
These horsekeeping tips can help keep your farm running smoothly and horses healthy when winter weather arrives. Read more in the Winter 2024 issue of The Horse.
One equine nutritionist weighs in on which type of hay best helps horses stay warm during cold nights.
Is it better to leave your barn doors and windows open during winter or close them? Will your horses be healthier living outside during winter? Two experts explain.
How can you support young horses’ growth and development during this critical time? An equine nutritionist explains.
Why do horses act “fresh” when it’s cold outside? An equine behaviorist investigates.
Learn how to use high-quality forage, water, and fat to help your horse maintain a healthy body condition score in colder weather.
Cold weather affects older horses more than it does their younger companions. Learn how to keep your senior comfortable and healthy during cold weather.
Ditch traditional bran mashes (and the issues they can cause) for forage feeding to keep horses warm.
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