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Horse Nutrition

Question of the Week: My horse is eating tree bark

Q: I recently purchased a six-year-old gelding for trail riding. I've noticed that he drools when he is eating grain.…

14 years ago


Use caution when introducing your horse to spring grass

“Now that spring is here, we need to take it slowly when transitioning any of our horses from hay to…

14 years ago

Is your horse getting his minerals?

When it comes to enjoyment and quality of life, a horse's true fitness may mean more than just a pasture…

14 years ago

Good nutrition is the key to healthy hooves

Hooves are made of a hard, crusty protein called keratin. You cannot add keratin by painting it on – it…

14 years ago

Question of the Week: Spring Grass Safety

Q: I have a 10-month-old miniature colt and his 13-year-old mini companion turned out on about an acre of pasture.…

14 years ago

The Truth about Hay Bellies

Ever been told that your horse has a hay belly and needs to lose weight? Well, relax! He’s not fat,…

14 years ago

Question of the Week: Skinny Lesson Horse

Q: A few months ago, I acquired a 13-year-old Arabian gelding to use as a lesson horse. He was very…

14 years ago

Research Shows That More Than 20 Percent of Horses are Too Fat

It's well-known that obesity rates in humans are alarmingly high in the western world. In the United States, nearly two-thirds…

14 years ago

Winter Nutrition Tip: Don’t Forget the Water

Piles of fluffy snow in your pasture—and a horse that nibbles at them—might make you think your horse is all…

14 years ago

Video: Horse Body Condition Scoring

How do you know if your horse is too fat, too thin, or just right? The Henneke Body Condition Score…

14 years ago