Winter Management for the Outdoor Horse
Equine Guelph
December 21, 2016
Many horses are well-equipped to live outdoors and thrive, provided certain provisions are met. Here’s what to remember.
Proper feeding practices for foals, adult horses, and older horses
Many horses are well-equipped to live outdoors and thrive, provided certain provisions are met. Here’s what to remember.
Horses are at risk for impaction colic if they eat substantial amounts of dry matter without drinking enough water.
Tweets from the Kester News Hour and other sessions on dental care, soft tissue injuries, saddle fit, and more.
Przewalski’s and domestic horses feed exclusively on grass, while wild asses feed on grass along with shrubs in winter.
A reader asks about the risks and benefits of her horse eating a favorite treat: grapefruit. Our nutritionist weighs in.
Help kick-start your horse’s furnace by providing proper fuel, particularly good-quality forage.
Scientists believe a batch of hay containing dallisgrass caused neurologic problems in horses residing in Bell County.
Researchers are investigating how horse owners view forage and their current forage-feeding routines.
Can I use alfalfa pellets or beet pulp to meet my mare and her 7-month-old foal’s calcium requirements?
Of the 758 respondents, only 106 (14%) said they weigh everything their horse gets to eat.
Horses that plow, heal, or protect have distinctly different lifestyles than the average riding horse.
Ensure your golden oldie gets the care and support he needs, even if he’s weathered previous winters without trouble.
With cold weather comes complicating factors that could increase horses’ colic risk.
Three equine professionals offer tips for preparing your animals, facilities, and yourself for the deep freeze ahead.
A vitamin E deficiency can lead to neurologic problems as well as a retina disorder called pigment retinopathy.
A horse owner asks if hay analysis is necessary. Our nutrition expert offers an answer and advice on getting a sample.
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