Equine forage researcher Krishona Martinson, PhD, MS, of the University of Minnesota, explains the steps involved in turning newly cleared property into a productive horse pasture.
What’s the best way to keep two horses on a half-acre pasture? Equine forage researcher Krishona Martinson, PhD, MS, says small pastures less than 1 acre are common and offers advice to keep them productive.
Considering a switch? A nutritionist weighs the benefits and drawbacks of feeding horses pelleted hay.
A reader’s senior Thoroughbred lost weight during the winter. Our equine nutritionist suggests simple ways to increase his body condition.
Have you ever wondered how hay gets from the field to your horse’s feeder? Find out in our slideshow.
Find out why horse feed labels don’t simply list calorie content.
Chia is calcium-rich, but inverted calcium-to-phosphorus ratios can cause horses big problems. Here’s what to know.
As benign as it might seem, this fresh forage can cause more harm than good. Here’s what to remember.
Your horse came out of winter in good body condition. Find out how can you keep that trend going as the grass greens.
Management strategies include inhaled corticosteroids and environmental changes such as steaming hay.
Horse owners are facing uncertain times as COVID-19 spreads and they’re unable to travel to the barn or ride. Here are tips for adjusting your horse’s diet if he’s out of work.
Do older horses that eat senior feeds have a higher risk of choke?
Why do horses dunk their hay while eating? Our equine nutritionist offers several ideas and suggestions.
Learn about grass health, maintenance, rotational grazing, sacrifice areas, and more.
Our equine nutrition expert (and past mustang owner!) offers advice about feeding easy-keeping mustangs.
Find out if oats in your horse’s poop piles means his feed—and your money—are going right through him.
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