Proper feeding practices for foals, adult horses, and older horses
Water and electrolytes are key to minimizing heat stress and dehydration, and continuous application of 60-78.8 F water is best for cooling.
Keep the horse’s microbiome healthy by mimicking the lifestyle maintained by wild horses.
What causes free fecal water syndrome in horses and how diet plays a part.
Dr. Steve Higgins of the University of Kentucky optimizes daily barn tasks for efficiency, cost savings, and environmental soundness.
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Feeding your horse forage before a ride can protect the stomach from splashing gastric acid.
Feeding your horse extra calories can add unnecessary energy, making them ‘hot.’
The quality of hay can create a hay belly.
Nutritionist: Soaking beet pulp helps with hydration, but dry beet pulp is also typically safe to feed some horses.
Low-starch forage and weight loss can help horses with laminitis regain their foothold.
Learn about the best trimming and shoeing practices to ensure your horse stays sound while traveling the trails.
A veterinarian addresses whether oral aloe vera could help horses with gastric ulcers and offers evidence-based alternatives.
Follow these steps to keep your horse cool and comfortable in the heat.
For any horse with appetite, appearance, or attitude issues, start by addressing the microbiome.
Discover what scientists are learning about this dynamic area of research and how we can use it to promote equine health.
Does alfalfa make horses “hot”? Should they not eat before exercising? Many of our feeding practices are based on tradition, but what’s really best for our horses?
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