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Hard to Stomach: Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome

Natalie DeFee Mendik, MA July 3, 2024

Learn to read the vast and varied signs of equine gastric ulcer syndrome.

How Dietary Management Affects Glandular Ulcers in Horses

Janice L. Holland, PhD June 28, 2024

Researchers believe adding alfalfa pellets to your horse’s diet might help manage and prevent ulcers in the lower region of the stomach.

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Understanding Equine Hindgut Health

Haylie Kerstetter June 13, 2024

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Keeping the Horse’s Hindgut Happy

Katie Navarra June 10, 2024

Getting back to basics and simplifying meals might be the key to keeping the horse’s hindgut healthy and functioning properly.

Supplementing Selenium

Clair Thunes, PhD June 7, 2024

When does a horse need selenium supplementation, and what’s the best way to provide it? An equine nutritionist weighs in.

Feeding Horses for Joint Health

Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS May 8, 2024

Proper nutrition can make or break joint health. Here’s what you should know.

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Nutrition for Show Horses

Masa Williams, PhD April 29, 2024

Focusing on consistent and balanced nutrition will help reduce your horse’s stress levels at shows.

Creating the Right Diet for Your Horse

Debra Powell, PhD, PAS March 30, 2024

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

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

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

Clair Thunes, PhD March 27, 2024

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 15, 2024

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

Will Whey Protein Improve My Horse’s Topline?

Clair Thunes, PhD March 11, 2024

An equine nutrition expert addresses toplines, horse protein needs, and if whey is the way to go.

Pros and Cons of Feeding Horses Beet Pulp

Clair Thunes, PhD February 26, 2024

An equine nutritionist answers common questions about beet pulp, which has long been a mainstay in many feed rooms for horses, especially during the winter months.

Small but Essential: Vitamins and Minerals Your Horse Needs

Leah Wellard, MSc February 26, 2024

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.