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Equine Nutritional Deficiencies: Hair Analysis vs. Bloodwork

Clair Thunes, PhD January 22, 2024

Here’s a look at what hair analysis and bloodwork each can tell you about your horse’s nutritional health.

Choosing the Right Forage for Your Horse

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA January 17, 2024

Is your horse’s hay meeting his nutritional, health, and welfare needs? Learn how to make informed forage decisions in the Winter 2023 issue of The Horse.

Vitamin E Supplementation for Horses

Madeline Boast, MSc January 15, 2024

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.

Free-Feeding Hay: When Will My Horse Slow Down?

Clair Thunes, PhD January 15, 2024

A nutrition expert offers advice for ensuring free-fed horses don’t overeat hay.

Possible Problems Caused by Feeding Horses Bran Mashes

Clair Thunes, PhD December 28, 2023

Ditch traditional bran mashes (and the issues they can cause) for forage feeding to keep horses warm.

Evaluating Horse Diets: What to Know

Erica Larson December 28, 2023

Nutritional evaluations take the guesswork out of whether your horse is consuming a balanced diet.

Sugars and Peppermints: Not Safe Treats for All Horses

Clair Thunes, PhD December 18, 2023

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

Does Your Horse Need Probiotics?

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA December 11, 2023

Probiotics might help reestablish healthy balances in the horse’s gut microbiome without causing harm.

Protein Primer

Erica Larson November 18, 2023

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.

Recognizing and Managing Overweight Horses

Katie Navarra November 14, 2023

Discover how nutritionists took three horses from fat to fabulous.

How To Feed Your Horse

The Horse Staff October 26, 2023

Learn about feeding basics, from hydration and forage to feeds and supplements, so you can make the best nutritional choices for your horse. Sponsored by Sentinel Horse Feeds.