Learn how horses maintain their body temperature and how to respond when heat puts those systems under strain in this article from The Horse’s Summer 2026 issue.
A reader’s horse that doesn’t like to drink when traveling recently tied up at an event. A nutritionist offers advice to get the horse to hydrate in the future.
Horse hair offers insights into health, genetics, stress, and even history.
An equine nutritionist explains how horses use dietary fats for energy and why some metabolic horses might need additional fat sources.
What causes equine colic and what steps can you take to prevent it?
As horses age, they might need additional nutritional support. Read advice on feeding senior horses.
Soaking hay can reduce sugars for metabolic horses but must be managed carefully in summer to avoid mold. An equine nutritionist shares advice.
Consider these factors when thinking about your horse’s pasture forage quality.
If your horse struggles to keep weight on in summer, here’s how to safely increase his calories.
Electrolyte loss through sweat can lead to dehydration, fatigue, and poor recovery. Here’s how to support your horse’s health during work and warm weather.
Bob Coleman, PhD, talks about how to get the most out of your hay—from purchase and storage to reducing hay waste.
Does your horse devour his meals? Slowing your speedy eater at mealtime can help prevent issues such as choke and wasted feed.
Keeping competition horses well hydrated isn’t always easy. An equine nutritionist offers tips to help prevent dehydration.
Do you know what to do–and just as importantly, what not to do–if your horse displays vague, mild, or serious signs of what might be colic? Your answer could save your horse’s life. Sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products.
An equine nutritionist answers a reader question about how her horse’s diet might play a role in his poor coat quality and hair loss.
Restoring muscle glycogen, rehydrating, and ensuring a horse’s diet offers enough vitamin E all help with recovery after strenuous exercise.
Stay on top of the most recent Horse Health news with
