Senior Horse Nutrition
A horse in its teens may typically be thought of as “old”, but the reality is that the genetics of the individual, plus how it was cared for during its life, will dictate when the...
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Feeding Horses for Weight Gain
When a horse is too thin, what is the best way to help him gain weight? The answer may not be the same in every situation so we need more information to make a good...
You Can Lead A Horse To Water
Water is the main component of the body. In fact, an average 1000 pound horse is roughly 660 pounds (80 gallons) of water. About two-thirds of this water is inside cells, called intracellular fluid, and...
It’s Spring – Ready, Set, Ride!
Now that the weather has finally warmed up, horse owners are starting to spend more time with their horses, and are looking forward to even more enjoyable riding weather. There are some nutritional concerns, however,...
Feeding A Lactating Mare
When a mare foals, her daily nutrient requirements increase significantly, nearly double that of early gestation. These nutrient needs must be met for the mare to recover from foaling stress, produce milk, and rebreed without...