A performance horse’s diet must supply all the energy to remain at his best. But achieving that can be easier said than done. Here’s what to remember.
While diet can indeed contribute to a horse being energetic, it’s not the only cause. Our nutritionist shares her thoughts.
Fats serve many important functions for horses, from increasing calorie consumption to reducing gastric ulcer severity.
Consider your horse’s diet when helping him make a smooth transition from winter to spring.
Our nutritionist explains how horses break down dietary fat despite not having a gallbladder for bile storage.
Is rice bran or coconut (copra) meal a better option to help a horse gain weight? Our nutritionist shares her thoughts.
Oil? Rice bran or flax seeds? Fat-fortified feed? Learn how to pick the best option for horses that are hard-keepers.
Researchers are looking at how diet might influence how horses respond to stress and disease.
Balanced nutrition and exercise can help horses with type-1 PSSM lead active, healthy lives.
Fat is an energy powerhouse that is a horse’s most abundant energy source.
Performance horses have special nutritional needs. Here are some tips on how to get the most out of your athlete’s diet.
Design a feeding program that provides adequate calories without putting the horse at risk for gastrointestinal upset.
Goedde studied whether an omega-3 DHA supplement affected a stallion’s sperm motion characteristics and viability.
What’s new in feeding today’s superstar racehorses and champions of the future? In a sense, nothing and everything.
Fasting horses before laparoscopic surgery decreases the amount of gas in the intestines, which can prove beneficial.
My 25-year-old Thoroughbred has had trouble keeping weight on after a stroke. How can I help him?
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