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Vitamin E Supplementation for Horses

Madeline Boast, MSc March 11, 2025

Horses need the essential nutrient vitamin E for proper muscle and cell function. Here’s how you can be sure you’re meeting their requirements.

Will Whey Protein Improve My Horse’s Topline?

Clair Thunes, PhD March 10, 2025

An equine nutrition expert addresses toplines, horse protein needs, and if whey is the way to go.

Small but Essential: Vitamins and Minerals Your Horse Needs

Leah Wellard, MSc February 13, 2025

Vitamins and minerals comprise a small portion of the horse’s diet by weight, but their importance is enormous. Learn more about when supplementation might be needed.

Pre-, Pro- and Postbiotics for Horses

Madeline Boast, MSc February 12, 2025

Understanding how these products work and what to look for on their labels can help you make the best decision for your horse.

Fat Options to Help Your Horse Hold Weight During the Winter

Can Fat Help Horses Gain Weight in Winter?

Clair Thunes, PhD December 6, 2024

Find out how to safely feed horses fat and if it’s a good weight-gain solution.

Does Your Horse Need Probiotics?

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA December 2, 2024

Probiotics might help reestablish healthy balances in the horse’s gut microbiome without causing harm.

Tips for Getting Horses to Eat Medications

Clair Thunes, PhD October 27, 2024

Do you struggle to get pills into your horse? A nutritionist offers advice and some precautions.

Vets Explore Magnesium Oxide’s Potential for Managing Ulcers in Horses

Jennifer Selvig, DVM August 2, 2024

A magnesium oxide blend decreased squamous ulcer scores in French Trotter horses in training, suggesting its potential as a buffering option.

Gastric Ulcers? Consider Antioxidant Support for Your Horse

Clair Thunes, PhD July 24, 2024

Researchers found horses with gastric ulcers are under greater oxidative stress and concluded the animals might benefit from additional antioxidant therapy.

Supplementing Selenium

Clair Thunes, PhD June 7, 2024

When does a horse need selenium supplementation, and what’s the best way to provide it? An equine nutritionist weighs in.

Do Hoof Supplements Help?

Clair Thunes, PhD June 3, 2024

Be sure your horse’s hoof supplement contains these minerals to ensure it will positively impact his hoof health.

Understanding Mineral Supplementation in Equine Diets

Madeline Boast, MSc April 15, 2024

Horses need a variety of minerals in their diet to support basic system function and overall health. Find out how to be sure your horse is getting them.

What is Protein; Are Chestnut Horses Crazy

Your Guide to an Outrageously Shiny Equine Coat

Pat Raia April 11, 2024

Experts share feeding, grooming, and bathing tips to keep your horse’s hair coat gleaming.

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Cost-Effective Horse Feeding

Heather Smith Thomas February 5, 2024

Find out how to design an affordable feeding program while still meeting your horse’s nutritional requirements.

Product Review: Crypto Aero Feed and Supplements for Horses

Haylie Kerstetter January 16, 2024

This feed program appeared to improve one horse’s weight, skin, and coat and might have helped him avert gastric issues during a stressful situation.

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Can Magnesium Supplementation Help my PSSM1 Horse?

Anna Pesta Dunaway, PhD October 23, 2023

Horses with PSSM1 might benefit from magnesium supplementation, but it is important to use the right form and reevaluate its effects on your horse periodically.