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Feeding an Easy Keeper on Stall Rest

Clair Thunes, PhD January 27, 2025

A nutrition expert offers advice on preventing weight gain and boredom while a hefty horse is on stall rest.

Nutrition Terms to Know When Managing Metabolic Horses

Madeline Boast, MSc December 16, 2024

An equine nutritionist breaks down nutrition terms and acronyms, including NSC, WSC, and ESC. Understanding these concepts can help you manage horses with metabolic problems.

Feeding Healthy Hard Keepers

Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS November 4, 2024

Does your otherwise healthy horse have trouble keeping pounds on? Here are 5 tips to consider when feeding the mature, healthy hard keeper.

Tips for Feeding Horses; how do i feed an underweight picky eater horse

How Do I Feed an Underweight, Picky Horse?

Clair Thunes, PhD September 6, 2024

An owner asks for help feeding her mare who needs to gain weight but is proving to be a picky eater. An equine nutritionist shares some advice.

Feeding Guidelines for Horses With Recurrent Colic

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA August 26, 2024

Follow these 5 tips for feeding horses with recurrent colic while awaiting a diagnosis or targeted treatment.

Science-Based Foal Weaning Strategies

Diane E. Rice August 15, 2024

As you consider ways you can help your foal—and his dam—through the weaning process, examine methods based on research.

Are Peppermints Spoiling My Horse's Diet?

What Treats Can I Feed My Laminitic Horse?

Janice L. Holland, PhD July 28, 2024

Discover safe, low-sugar treat options for laminitic horses to satisfy your inclination to give them treats while preventing future episodes.

Fat Options to Help Your Horse Hold Weight During the Winter

Are Fats Safe for Metabolic Horses?

Madeline Boast, MSc July 8, 2024

An equine nutritionist explains how horses use dietary fats for energy and why some metabolic horses might need additional fat sources.

Pasture Grass Sugar Levels: When Are They Lowest?

Clair Thunes, PhD April 29, 2024

Grass sugar content fluctuates with the time of day, season, and weather. Timing turnout for horses with EMS, IR, or a history of laminitis can help prevent problems.