Protein in Sport Horse Diets
Madeline Boast, MSc
March 17, 2025
Find out how much protein your horse’s diet provides and whether it comes from high-quality sources.
Proper feeding practices for foals, adult horses, and older horses
Find out how much protein your horse’s diet provides and whether it comes from high-quality sources.
Sourcing lower-energy hay and implementing slow-feeding strategies can help reduce your horse’s risk of becoming obese and developing metabolic problems.
Horses need the essential nutrient vitamin E for proper muscle and cell function. Here’s how you can be sure you’re meeting their requirements.
An equine nutrition expert addresses toplines, horse protein needs, and if whey is the way to go.
Your horse’s nutritional requirements depend on his life stage and individual needs.
Adding oil to your horse’s diet can improve coat quality and weight gain. An equine nutritionist describes factors to consider before choosing an oil to feed your horse.
Learn how to adjust your mare’s diet to support a healthy pregnancy, ensure adequate milk production, and maintain her body condition during this critical time.
Find out why your horse might be more prone to impaction colic during winter and how you can reduce the risk.
Learn how to tailor your mare and foal’s feeding program from late pregnancy to weaning with expert guidance.
Understanding new research developments.
An equine nutritionist explains the best way to switch your horse to a new hay and what to do if you have limited hay storage.
An equine nutritionist explains why you should consider your individual horse’s needs and forage source before choosing a ration balancer.
Vitamins and minerals comprise a small portion of the horse’s diet by weight, but their importance is enormous. Learn more about when supplementation might be needed.
Researchers found that a schizophyllan and hyaluronan supplement might help veterinarians and owners manage EGUS.
Not all carbohydrates are created equal, and “low-carb” definitely doesn’t mean “no-carb.” A nutritionist explains.
Horses give us plenty of cues when they’re dealing with early illness. To help you recognize them and intervene accordingly, here is a 10-point list of warning signs.
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