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Risks Associated With Feeding Horses Traditional Bran Mashes

Clair Thunes, PhD April 7, 2025

While steeped in tradition, feeding bran mashes can cause GI distress in horses. Learn why, and discover alternatives.

Baled Hay vs. Pellets: What's Best for My Horse?

Alfalfa: Is Hay or a Pellet Product Better Before Riding?

Clair Thunes, PhD March 31, 2025

Researchers have shown feeding horses alfalfa prior to riding can help buffer stomach acid and offers relief for ulcer-prone horses. But is hay or a pellet better?

Protein in Sport Horse Diets

Madeline Boast, MSc March 17, 2025

Find out how much protein your horse’s diet provides and whether it comes from high-quality sources.

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.

Creating the Right Diet for Your Horse

Debra Powell, PhD, PAS March 8, 2025

Your horse’s nutritional requirements depend on his life stage and individual needs.

Protein Primer

Erica Larson February 23, 2025

Proteins and the amino acids that form them play important roles in the horse’s body, from muscle building and function to neurotransmission and hormone synthesis.

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.

Feeding Horses During Winter Letdown

Anna Pesta Dunaway, PhD January 20, 2025

Should you adjust your horse’s diet if he will have time off during winter? What changes are safe to make? An equine nutritionist explains.

Sugars and Peppermints: Not Safe Treats for All Horses

Sugar and Peppermint Treats: Not Safe for All Horses

Clair Thunes, PhD December 24, 2024

Horses with certain health conditions should skip sweet treats. Find out if your horse is one.

Choosing the Right Forage for Your Horse

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA December 9, 2024

Is your horse’s hay meeting his nutritional, health, and welfare needs? Learn how to make informed forage decisions.

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.

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Feed Your Horse For Optimal Performance

Jennifer Selvig, DVM October 30, 2024

Discover how your horse’s diet plays an important role in optimizing his performance and recovery.

Recognizing and Managing Overweight Horses

Katie Navarra October 14, 2024

Discover how nutritionists took three horses from fat to fabulous.

Managing Overweight Performance Horses

Janice L. Holland, PhD October 14, 2024

Find out what health conditions overweight horses might be more likely to develop and how you can help your horse safely lose weight to improve his performance.