What Holiday Foods Can I Share With My Horse?
Janice L. Holland, PhD
November 26, 2025
Here’s what seasonal treats are safe for horses and what you should consider when feeding them.
Proper feeding practices for foals, adult horses, and older horses
Here’s what seasonal treats are safe for horses and what you should consider when feeding them.
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Veterinarians and a nutritionist outline how forage, concentrates, and supplements fuel performance horses and how to adjust diets for each horse’s job and temperament.
Cold weather often brings unwanted weight loss in hard-keeping horses. Two experts offer advice on preventing this as we prepare for temperatures to drop.
Equine grass sickness is frequently fatal. Here’s what researchers know about this complex disease.
Learn how to choose forage, concentrates, and supplements to support weight gain and overall well-being in horses with multiple health conditions.
An equine internal medicine expert explains how owners can manage horses with free fecal water syndrome, especially during winter.
An equine nutritionist offers advice for feeding horses on competition days to support energy, digestion, and performance.
Do you want a festive fall treat for your horse? Find out if pumpkin is a safe choice.
Learn about 14 types of colic, or abdominal pain, in horses and their prognoses.
Can horses lose weight too fast? Does exercise or dietary restriction work better for equine weight loss? Two experts answer these questions and more.
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