Proper feeding practices for foals, adult horses, and older horses
Choose safer times and grasses for your horses for turnout while safeguarding their feet from laminitis. Learn more in this article from The Horse‘s Summer 2024 issue.
As you consider ways you can help your foal—and his dam—through the weaning process, examine methods based on research.
An equine nutritionist describes how to promote weight loss in horses that cannot be ridden.
Vegetable- and marine-based sources can provide your horse with essential omega-3 fatty acids. Consider these factors when choosing an omega-3 supplement for your horse.
Two experts explain how you can improve your horse’s joint health through nutrition and how to choose high-quality joint supplements.
With so many supplements to choose from, it’s important to know what options are effective. Here’s a look at supplement ingredients that are backed by science.
A magnesium oxide blend decreased squamous ulcer scores in French Trotter horses in training, suggesting its potential as a buffering option.
Does your horse devour his meals? Slowing your speedy eater at mealtime can help prevent issues such as choke and wasted feed.
What can you do to protect your horse’s sensitive stomach against gastric disease?
Discover safe, low-sugar treat options for laminitic horses to satisfy your inclination to give them treats while preventing future episodes.
When refeeding skinny or emaciated horses, feed forage first to avoid fatal refeeding syndrome.
The steps you take to care for your horse both immediately after a competition and once you’re back home are important to his athletic longevity.
Researchers found horses with gastric ulcers are under greater oxidative stress and concluded the animals might benefit from additional antioxidant therapy.
Discover which horses can benefit from higher carbohydrate levels in their diets and the feeds that can supply them.
Dr. Frank Andrews describes how you can reduce your horse’s risk of hindgut ulcers while helping him safely lose weight.
Providing forage before an early morning ride can help reduce your horse’s risk of developing ulcers.
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