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Smart Manure Management for Small Horse Farms

Alayne Blickle April 15, 2025

Find out how to manage and remove horse waste from your farm in a safe and effective way.

Bulking Up: Does Your Horse Need to Gain Weight, Muscle, or Both?

Sarah Evers Conrad April 14, 2025

If you can see your horse’s ribs or his topline is lacking, he might need to gain weight or muscle. But how can you tell which he needs?

Sustainable Hay for Horses: Production and Sourcing Strategies

Alayne Blickle April 8, 2025

Sustainable hay production involves practices that protect the environment while yielding high-quality hay. Here’s how to grow or source sustainably produced hay.

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.

Rationing Hay for Horses With Metabolic Problems

Madeline Boast, MSc March 15, 2025

Sourcing lower-energy hay and implementing slow-feeding strategies can help reduce your horse’s risk of becoming obese and developing metabolic problems.

Will Whey Protein Improve My Horse’s Topline?

Clair Thunes, PhD March 10, 2025

An equine nutrition expert addresses toplines, horse protein needs, and if whey is the way to go.

Can My Horse Eat Hay with Preservatives?

Madeline Boast, MSc March 9, 2025

Although researchers have shown horses prefer untreated hay, it is safe for horses to eat hay treated with preservatives. An equine nutritionist explains why.

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 Can I Change My Horse’s Hay Safely?

Madeline Boast, MSc February 24, 2025

An equine nutritionist explains the best way to switch your horse to a new hay and what to do if you have limited hay storage.

Colic Risk and Late-Cut Hay

Clair Thunes, PhD February 17, 2025

Can feeding hay cut later in the season lead to impaction colic in horses?

How To Feed Performance Horses on a Budget

Clair Thunes, PhD February 9, 2025

Get tips for ensuring your horses gets the nutrition they need without eating all your money.

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.

Preventing Impaction Colic Recurrence

Clair Thunes, PhD January 27, 2025

An equine nutritionist shares tips to reduce impaction colic risk in senior horses, focusing on hydration, digestion, proper feeding practices, and more.