Nutrition

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

Getting Your Horse to Drink

Just because your horse has access to water does not guarantee he’s drinking enough. Learn more about how to keep horses hydrated.

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Feeding Overweight Mules

Here’s how to choose a high-quality ration balancer for your mule that provides essential nutrients without supplying additional calories.

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Feeding Hard-Keeping Horses

Consider the reasons your horse needs to gain weight and learn how to help safely and effectively. Read more in the Winter 2025 issue of The Horse.

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