Good quality forage is the basis of feeding programs for all horses. When hay is being fed, horse owners need to select a hay that is nutritious but also free of dust and mold. However, when mold-free hay is not available,
The University of Guelph, located in Ontario, Canada, is home of the world renowned Ontario Veterinary College (OVC). The university is a research-intensive and student-oriented facility. Its written mission is to serve society and to enhance th
No one ever said mothering was easy. As your broodmare gets closer and closer to her due date, you’ve been noting, with some satisfaction, her bulging belly, her increasingly matronly attitude, and the look of lazy contentment in her eyes. But
Maintaining horses on pasture rather than in stalls has several advantages. Not only does it cut down on barn chores and the amount of bedding your operation will go through, but it provides horses with the chance to exercise themselves at will
The grazing fee for Western public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service will be $1.35 per animal unit month (AUM) in 1999, which is the same amount charged in 1998. The formula used for
Lush pasture is the arch enemy of horses susceptible to laminitis and founder.
Look around any barn and you’ll see the evidence. Do you know a feed room that doesn’t have a collection of jugs and buckets, pails and little plastic scoops, pellets and powders in a rainbow of colors? The ingredients range from high-tech
I’ve heard it’s necessary to give horses warm water in the winter. Is this true? And if so, how warm should it be?
On February 5, 1996, Freddie and Erica Chalmers of South Carolina went off to work as they would any other day. However, this would be no ordinary day for the Chalmerses. When they returned home that evening, their home had
The growing interest in endurance riding has encouraged participants with different levels of prior horse experience to become involved with the sport. However, if equine athletes are asked to perform over distances for which they have not been appro
Allergic reactions are complicated and somewhat unpredictable events that are triggered by various environment
But because forages are not high-energy feeds, the athletic horse’s diet needs to be supplemented in order to provide enough energy for him to perform at peak capacity. Traditionally, this is done by feeding grains, which are rich in carbohydrates
Although regular baled hay is the mainstay of equine diets across North America, it’s sometimes more trouble than it’s worth. Heavy to stack, bulky to store, prone to vitamin breakdown, and — heaven forbid! — also spontaneous combustion, not t
I am concerned about exercising my horse in hot weather. What can I do to make sure my horse is properly cooled out?
A guide to ensure your horse’s hair coat stays healthy all summer long.
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