It’s one of the most common questions an owner asks: What should I feed my horse? Equine nutritionists look both to research and their own experience to find an answer, but oftentimes the most appropriate one is, “Well, it depends.” Here are some points they might take into account.
When during gestation should a pregnant mare’s diet change? An equine nutritionist weighs in.
Dr. Joe Pagan founded Kentucky Equine Research in 1988 and, in the three decades following, he and his staff have witnessed the evolution of equine nutrition and research trends.
Equine researchers have begun studying the concept of whole-body inflammation because of its links to a variety of health problems, including “leaky gut syndrome”; musculoskeletal injury risk; and equine metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and laminitis.
Researchers found that 58% of responding hospitals said they consult a nutritional adviser about feeding their patients and 21% reportedly feed all patients the same type of feed.
We must consider the breeds of our horses and ponies when planning their diets. Here’s a look at what we currently know about feeding major equid categories and where we’re heading.
Our nutritionist helps a reader make sense of horse feeds advertised as low-sugar, low-starch, lite, and more.
Lactating mares’ nutritional requirements increase drastically in order to maintain weight while providing nursing foals with enough critical nutrients.
Proper spring turnout management and monitoring body condition are important steps to keeping your horse healthy.
Drs. Vern Dryden and Amanda Adams offer advice for managing EMS horses and selecting supplements.
Dr. Amanda Adams explains the difference between equine metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance.
Learn more about nutrition’s role in the development and management of equine endocrine disorders and how you can reduce your horse’s risk of developing a secondary disease.
Learn about keeping OTTBs healthy and happy as they move into new disciplines. We’ll cover feeding, vet care, handling, and more!
Older horses tended to have higher insulin secretory responses to glucose compared to adult horses, researchers found.
A correct diet can make these sometimes-debilitating conditions manageable.
Do all the supplements, concentrates, and forages on the market have you confused about what’s best to feed your horse? Learn what your horse really needs to eat from equine nutritionist and consultant, Dr. Clair Thunes.
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