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Free-Feeding Hay: When Will My Horse Slow Down?
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Jan 19, 2023
Our nutrition expert offers advice for ensuring free-fed horses don’t overeat hay.
Read MoreEquine Nutrition New Year’s Resolutions
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Jan 1, 2023
Are you resolving to improve your horse’s nutritional status next year? An equine nutritionist shares her tips.
Read MoreEvaluating Horse Diets: What to Know
by Erica Larson | Dec 26, 2022
Two equine nutrition specialists discuss deconstructing a horse’s diet to ensure he’s getting what he needs to thrive. Read more in the December 2022 issue of The Horse.
Read MoreSugars and Peppermints: Not Safe Treats for All Horses
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Dec 17, 2022
Horses with certain health conditions should skip sweet treats. Find out if your horse is one.
Read MoreHow Can I Get my Picky-Eater Sport Horse to Eat Enough Calories?
by William F. Gilsenan, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM | Dec 5, 2022
Get advice on encouraging a hard-keeper to eat more. The first step? Rule out health problems.
Read More5 Common Horse Feeding Mistakes
by Emily Dickson, MS | Nov 21, 2022
Follow these expert tips to correct common feeding mistakes and improve your horse’s gut and overall well-being.
Read MoreProtein Primer
by Erica Larson | Oct 29, 2022
Learn more about these complex molecules that help the horse’s body systems function properly in this article from the October 2022 issue of The Horse.
Read MoreFeed Your Horse For Optimal Performance
by Jennifer Selvig, DVM | Oct 10, 2022
Discover how your horse’s diet plays an important role in optimizing his performance and recovery in this article from the September 2022 issue of The Horse.
Read MoreHelping Your Horse Gain Weight
by Equus | Sep 12, 2022
A veterinarian explains how to increase a horse’s weight safely.
Read MoreDoes Your Horse Need Probiotics?
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Sep 2, 2022
By supplementing horses with the same kind of beneficial microorganisms that colonize their guts, probiotics might help reestablish healthy balances in the gut microbiome without causing harm.
Read MoreBrushing Up on Tying Up in Horses
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Aug 30, 2022
Researchers are redefining the muscular diseases long called “tying-up.” While they seem similar, the causes are different, and each requires specific management.
Read MoreFeeding Tevis Winners
by Shoshana Rudski | Jul 23, 2022
The first and second place finishers in the 2022 Tevis Cup describe their feed strategies.
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