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Creating the Right Diet for Your Horse

Debra Powell, PhD, PAS March 8, 2025

Your horse’s nutritional requirements depend on his life stage and individual needs.

Building a Balanced Mare and Foal Diet

Katie Navarra February 27, 2025

Learn how to tailor your mare and foal’s feeding program from late pregnancy to weaning with expert guidance.

How to Choose a Ration Balancer for Your Horse

Madeline Boast, MSc February 20, 2025

An equine nutritionist explains why you should consider your individual horse’s needs and forage source before choosing a ration balancer.

EMS and ‘Low-Carb’ Diets: What’s Right for Your Horse?

Clair Thunes, PhD February 3, 2025

Not all carbohydrates are created equal, and “low-carb” definitely doesn’t mean “no-carb.” A nutritionist explains.

Feeding an Easy Keeper on Stall Rest

Clair Thunes, PhD January 27, 2025

A nutrition expert offers advice on preventing weight gain and boredom while a hefty horse is on stall rest.

Feeding Horses During Winter Letdown

Anna Pesta Dunaway, PhD January 20, 2025

Should you adjust your horse’s diet if he will have time off during winter? What changes are safe to make? An equine nutritionist explains.

Investigating Prebiotics’ Role in Managing Equine Leaky Gut

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc January 8, 2025

Researchers believe exercise, stress, and diet can contribute to leaky gut in horses, but a prebiotic product might reduce the incidence.

Benefits of Extruded Horse Feeds

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc January 7, 2025

Extruded horse feeds offer higher digestibility, longer consumption time, and decreased dust and pathogens, making them an ideal option for feeding some types of horses.

Senior Horse Dental Health

Heather Smith Thomas December 14, 2024

When your older horse’s pearly whites are past their prime, keep an eye out for signs of specific problems.

Feeding Nonworking Horses

Erica Larson December 11, 2024

Here are some tips for promoting nonworking horses’ optimal health (and preventing potential problems) with nutrition.

Tips for Maintaining a Healthful Hay Loft

Smart Strategies for Storing Bulk Horse Feed and Hay

Janice L. Holland, PhD November 18, 2024

Proper storage techniques help prevent spoilage, preserve nutrients, avoid mold, and protect against pests, helping your horse’s health and maximizing your investment.