Six Signs of Good Quality Horse Hay
Forage makes up between 50 and 90 percent or more of a horse’s diet. Much of the forage part of the diet comes in the form of hay. Because it’s such a big part of...
Archive for August, 2021
Magnolia ISD Livestock show 2021
Mark your calendars for the Magnolia ISD Livestock show 2021. On Friday and Saturday, September 17-18, the Magnolia ISD Livestock Show will host its 37th Annual Show. This livestock show is one of the fall...
Why Fat is Important for Performance Horses
Fat is important for performance horses. The use of fat in the equine diet has a long history. A very old book, Horse Secrets by A.S. Alexander, published in 1913, points out that horse traders knew back...
Performance Horses and Muscle Recovery
Concern for performance horses and muscle recovery may be the difference between a win and a loss. In various disciplines speed, strength, collection and stamina all play into the difference between earning a big paycheck...
Managing Feeding Programs on the Road for Show Horses
Managing feeding programs on the road for show horses is a necessary skill. The show season is in full swing. Subsequently, horses are subjected to the stress of going down the road on a regular...