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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.

Feeding Horses That Have Dry Skin

Madeline Boast, MSc April 12, 2024

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.

Copper’s Impact on Equine Coat Color

Clair Thunes, PhD April 10, 2024

Can feeding copper help darken a horse’s coat and prevent sun-bleaching? Learn more about this important trace mineral.

Vitamin E Helps Keep Horse Muscles Healthy

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc April 3, 2024

Learn why this antioxidant is important for muscle health and how to supplement it safely.

7 Equine Nutrition Myths Busted

Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS February 18, 2024

Decipher fact vs. fiction when it comes to the complicated world of feeding horses.

Equine Nutritional Deficiencies: Hair Analysis vs. Bloodwork

Clair Thunes, PhD January 22, 2024

Here’s a look at what hair analysis and bloodwork each can tell you about your horse’s nutritional health.

Nutrition Loss in Stored Hay

Clair Thunes, PhD December 4, 2023

Is your hay more than 6 months old? Then it might be losing vitamin A and E.

Mineral Blocks for Mules

Madeline Boast, MSc October 30, 2023

One equine nutritionist explains why mineral blocks might not be ideal for mules, and what can replace them.

Helping Your Horse Cope With Dietary Stress

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc October 3, 2023

An equine nutritionist explains what changes you can make to your horse’s diet to help him better cope with stress.

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Vitamin Supplementation for Old Horses

Shannon Pratt-Phillips, MSc, PhD September 4, 2023

Does your old horse need additional vitamin supplementation in his later years? An equine nutritionist explains what horse owners can do to ensure their senior horses receive proper nutrition.