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Choosing the Right Type of Oil for Your Horse
by Clair Thunes, PhD | May 29, 2023
Adding oil to your horse’s diet can improve coat quality and weight gain. An equine nutritionist describes factors to consider before choosing an oil to feed your horse.
Read MoreHigh-Quality Protein: Understanding Amino Acids in the Equine Diet
by Madeline Boast | May 19, 2023
When creating a nutrition plan for horses, it is important to understand how much protein they need and which protein sources are most suitable for each individual.
Read MoreFeeding Your Horse for Increasing Workload
by Anna Pesta Dunaway, PhD | May 15, 2023
Be sure to support your horses’ changing nutritional needs as they start working harder in the warmer weather.
Read MoreDealing With Equine Colic: Here Are 33 Do’s and Don’ts
by Marcia King | May 8, 2023
Do you know what to do–and just as importantly, what not to do–if your horse displays vague, mild, or serious signs of what might be colic? Your answer could save your horse’s life. Sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products.
Read MoreManaging Ulcers in the Competition Horse
by Haylie Kerstetter | May 3, 2023
Dr. Anna Pesta-Dunaway explains the best ways to manage and prevent ulcers in competition horses in this clip from Ask TheHorse Live.
Read MoreFeeding the Competition Horse to Build Muscle
by Haylie Kerstetter | May 1, 2023
Dr. Anna Pesta-Dunaway describes the basics of helping the competition horse build muscle in this excerpt from Ask TheHorse Live.
Read MoreForage-Only Diets for Competition Horses
by Haylie Kerstetter | Apr 29, 2023
Dr. Shannon Pratt-Phillips describes considerations you should make when switching your competition horse to a forage-only diet.
Read MoreFeeding the Athletic PPID Horse
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Apr 20, 2023
Can an active PPID horse have pasture access and performance feed? Our equine nutrition expert offers advice on feeding a gelding with managed PPID.
Read MoreFats and the Performance Horse
by Janice L. Holland, PhD | Apr 14, 2023
Fat can be a smart addition to the performance horse’s diet if you choose the right source and add it to the diet slowly.
Read MoreCreating a Nutrition Plan for the Competition Horse
by Haylie Kerstetter | Apr 13, 2023
Equine athletes have specific nutritional needs that must be met to keep them performing their best. Sponsored by Purina.
Read MoreWill Whey Protein Improve My Horse’s Topline?
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Apr 13, 2023
Our equine nutrition expert addresses toplines, horse protein needs, and whether whey is the way to go.
Read MoreImproving Dry Equine Skin and Coats With Nutrition
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Apr 12, 2023
Do you have a horse with flaky skin and a dry mane and tail? The right feed might help.
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