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Horse Nutrition

Vitamin C for senior horses

As if aging isn’t hard enough! Creaky joints, sagging backs, loose teeth, increased infections, poor digestion, and embarrassing gassiness --…

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Managing Insulin Resistant Horses

While pasture grazing may not be an option for overweight, insulin resistant horses during certain times of the day or…

12 years ago

When is the best time to feed grain to your horse before competition?

One of the most common questions asked about feeding the performance horse is when to feed before a competition. Theoretically,…

12 years ago

Kentucky Bluegrass

Kentucky Bluegrass Kentucky bluegrass is a cool-season grass (Poa pratensis) that grows best in spring and fall, and resists trampling…

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Insulin Resistance

Insulin Resistance When starches and sugars are consumed, the body releases insulin, a hormone that cues absorption and storage of…

12 years ago

Hay for Horses

When purchasing hay for your horse, assess its freshness; it should not be dusty or smell moldy or musty. Moldy…

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Grazing

Grazing Good-quality pasture is a wonderful source of energy, protein, fiber and vitamins. Horses enjoy grazing and are designed to…

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Fiber

Fiber Unlike humans, horses are able to extract energy from the fiber in their diet. The fiber is converted to…

12 years ago

Question of the Week: Alfalfa for Arabians

Q: Can you feed a purebred Arabian straight alfalfa? I have an 8-year-old Arabian mare who is underweight. The vet…

12 years ago

Feed for Need

If you are a pleasure rider or only work your horse hard occasionally, his diet will differ from that of…

12 years ago