Horse Nutrition
Nutrition and Care for a Horse in a Stall
After moving from Kentucky to coastal Southern California, my horse Artie had a rude shock to the system: He went…
Feeding a Hard Keeper
You know the type if you’ve ever had one. The picky eater that plays with his grain unless it’s exactly…
Feeding an Easy Keeper
Although a nice, plump horse or pony may look adorable, all that extra weight is actually a health time bomb.…
Nutrition for Hoof Health
There’s no denying some horses have lucked out in the genetic lottery with indestructible feet. But if your horse isn’t…
Insulin Resistance in Horses
If you’ve been around horses a while, you’ve probably seen the following: a horse (that isn’t a stallion) with a…
Feed to Prevent Founder
We all love to see our horse enjoying a graze on delicious spring grass. But that pasture your horse eats…
Winter Horse Care FAQs
It’s finally getting cold outside and you’re bundled up, possibly with a hot cup of cocoa or coffee in hand.…
Understanding Equine Impaction Colic
Many horse owners understand the term colic to mean abdominal pain in horses. Although there are several causes of colic,…
Equine Microbiome: Helpers in your Horse’s Gut
Many of the mysteries of the equine gastrointestinal (GI) tract have yet to be solved. Still, we can say with…
Munching Through the Snow: A Vet Talks Winter Nutrition for Your Horse
As winter months creep up on us, shorter days and cooler temperatures signal plants to slow and eventually stop their…