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Horse Nutrition

Safe autumn grazing for horses

For owners of insulin resistant horses, pasture grazing may not be possible. Grass can be too high in sugar and…

11 years ago


Build the best diet for your horse: Start with a hay analysis

You’ve just tucked a couple of month’s supply of hay into your barn—or maybe an entire season’s worth—and now it’s…

11 years ago

Rescue Reality: Starting Over

Many horses have a long road to recovery when they arrive at an equine rescue. Whether they are suffering physically,…

11 years ago

A safer snacking solution for overweight horses

When asked about an appropriate treat for overweight horses, equine nutritionist Dr. Juliet M. Getty often recommends apple peels. Just…

12 years ago

Video: Feed Your Horse by Weight

What does your horse eat at mealtimes? Two flakes of hay and half a coffee can of grain? What do…

12 years ago

How copper and zinc affect equine health

The dark color of your horse's coat, mane, and tail can change color. This is often attributed to exposure to…

12 years ago

Why don’t horses have a gallbladder?

Add this to your collection of useful horse facts that (surprise!) you actually needed to know: Horses don’t have a…

12 years ago

The value of fat in a horse’s diet

Diet affects behavior. This makes sense. A well-fed horse is healthy. And a healthy horse feels good. Conversely, a poorly-nourished…

12 years ago

Understanding Processed Horse Feeds

There is a vast array of options in the methods of processing and presentation of the various ingredients in equine…

12 years ago

Is your horse getting sufficient vitamins and minerals?

“For an adult horse with moderate activity, feed .75 to 1.0 lbs per 100 lbs of body weight.” These are…

12 years ago