Feeding hard-working endurance horses is as much art as it is science. Our sources walk you through an endurance horse’s diet, from conditioning to post-race.
An equine nutritionist breaks down how horses use dietary fat and provides current recommendations for feeding omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.
A listener wonders if horses benefit from a balanced omega-3 to omega-6 ratio. Dr. Clair Thunes responds.
A horse owner asks how omega-3s might help her hives-afflicted horse and if adding a fat supplement will unbalance his diet.
Experts share 8 tips to increase your thin horse’s weight and muscle mass.
The three major macronutrients—carbohydrates, fats, and protein—make up the bulk of the equine diet and are the main nutrient sources necessary for all aspects of life.
Find out how to keep you, your prone-to-worry horse, and those around him safe.
When feeding flaxseed to your horses, knowing the difference between whole seeds, ground seeds, and meal is important. Here’s why.
Does your horse need a dollop, dab, pinch, or peck? Learn to formulate a diet based on your horse’s age, body condition, and health status.
Omega-3 fatty acids offer horses health benefits, but are fish sources okay for horses to eat?
A reader’s senior Thoroughbred lost weight during the winter. Our equine nutritionist suggests simple ways to increase his body condition.
Discover the differences between these two trendy, omega-3-packed seeds that can be used to supplement equine diets.
Researchers evaluated how different doses of this omega-3 fatty acid affect exercise-induced inflammation.
A Virginia Tech researcher investigated the impact of diet on lesson horses. Here’s what she found.
Flaxseed is quickly becoming a popular nutritional supplement for horses. But what exactly is this grain and how does it benefit the horse? Here’s wha to know about flaxseed.
An independent equine nutritionist answers horse owner questions on forage, feed concentrates, fats, supplements, and more.
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