Nutrition

Proper feeding practices for foals, adult horses, and older horses

Training and Care: How to Improve Our Horses’ Welfare

Sometimes we as horse people get stuck in our traditions and habits or are influenced by mythology and marketing. But is there a better way? During this live event, we’ll investigate what “good welfare” means and discover what science says about making life better for our horses.

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Designing Your Horse’s Diet

Developing your horse’s ration involves more than just tossing together nutrients. Follow this step-by-step approach to balance your horse’s diet.

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Opossums: The Scourge of a Horse Owner’s Existence?

Opossums are the culprits that transmit the causative parasite of EPM to horses. Dr. Dan Howe of the University of Kentucky recommends making an effort to keep them out of the barn and away from the food and water supplies.

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