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Feed Your Horse For Optimal Performance

Jennifer Selvig, DVM October 30, 2024

Discover how your horse’s diet plays an important role in optimizing his performance and recovery.

Complete Feeds vs. Ration Balancers: What’s the Difference?

Clair Thunes, PhD September 22, 2024

One’s designed to be the horse’s whole diet, while the other is meant to complement his forage ration. Which is best for your horse?

Adding Fuel to the Fire: How Diet Affects Horse Behavior

Diane E. Rice September 11, 2024

Find out how you can influence your horse’s behavior through feed management.

Horse Hay Q&A

Alayne Blickle August 19, 2024

Is one grass hay variety more palatable than another? Should I feed my horse the first or second cutting of hay? Equine nutritionists answer these questions and more.

Feeding Broodmares

Clair Thunes, PhD July 21, 2024

An equine nutritionist explains how a broodmare’s nutritional needs change during her pregnancy.

Horse Vitamins: What’s an IU?

Clair Thunes, PhD July 8, 2024

International units are used to quantify similar biologically active substances such as vitamins and hormones. One equine nutritionist explains.

Ration Balancer vs. Vitamin and Mineral Supplements

Clair Thunes, PhD June 17, 2024

Why is the serving size of a vitamin and mineral supplement for horses so much smaller than a ration balancer serving?

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Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS June 8, 2024

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Supplementing Selenium

Clair Thunes, PhD June 7, 2024

When does a horse need selenium supplementation, and what’s the best way to provide it? An equine nutritionist weighs in.

Do Hoof Supplements Help?

Clair Thunes, PhD June 3, 2024

Be sure your horse’s hoof supplement contains these minerals to ensure it will positively impact his hoof health.

Why Do Electrolytes Encourage Horses to Drink?

Clair Thunes, PhD May 25, 2024

One equine nutrition expert describes why a horse might choose to drink water with electrolytes over plain water.

Feeding Horses for Joint Health

Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS May 8, 2024

Proper nutrition can make or break joint health. Here’s what you should know.

Understanding Mineral Supplementation in Equine Diets

Madeline Boast, MSc April 15, 2024

Horses need a variety of minerals in their diet to support basic system function and overall health. Find out how to be sure your horse is getting them.