Is it Okay to Ride My Ulcer-Prone Horse After Feeding?
Clair Thunes, PhD
July 8, 2024
Old wisdom tells us not to feed horses before exercise. But this outdated belief might be hurting your horse.
Old wisdom tells us not to feed horses before exercise. But this outdated belief might be hurting your horse.
Learn to read the vast and varied signs of equine gastric ulcer syndrome.
Researchers believe adding alfalfa pellets to your horse’s diet might help manage and prevent ulcers in the lower region of the stomach.
Do you know what to do–and just as importantly, what not to do–if your horse displays vague, mild, or serious signs of what might be colic? Your answer could save your horse’s life. Sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products.
Two experts weigh in on common equine hindgut problems and how you can manage them. Sponsored by Purina Animal Nutrition.
Getting back to basics and simplifying meals might be the key to keeping the horse’s hindgut healthy and functioning properly.
A nutritionist explains how meeting your sport horse’s dietary needs can help keep him healthy and performing his best.
When does a horse need selenium supplementation, and what’s the best way to provide it? An equine nutritionist weighs in.
Can supplements improve a senior horse’s joint health once he has started showing signs of stiffness? One expert weighs in.
Equine osteoarthritis often develops subtly and is a common result of aging. Learn how a horse’s joints inevitably wear with age and how to keep him comfortable.
Regularly monitor your horse’s condition and workload to ensure his energy requirements are being met with a forage-focused diet this show season.
Proper nutrition can make or break joint health. Here’s what you should know.
A nutritionist answers questions about the nutritional needs of older equids, covering topics such as senior feeds, metabolic disease, and helping horses gain weight.
Focusing on consistent and balanced nutrition will help reduce your horse’s stress levels at shows.
What should and shouldn’t horses with heaves (or equine asthma) eat? A nutritionist offers advice.
Before adding fat to your horse’s diet to improve his coat, be sure he’s on a balanced diet and that you’re grooming him regularly.
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