All About Salt
Understanding and meeting your horse’s electrolyte needs. You know your horse needs salt. But what kinds of salts, and how much does he really need…
Category: Horse Nutrition
Celery Seed: A Must-Have Ayurvedic Herb
If you or your horse are struggling with the challenges of the colder months this year, consider reaching for celery seed. Winter is upon us, and…
Holistic veterinary advice
Q: What is the best way to draw out a hoof abscess? I am receiving conflicting advice from the professionals who work on my horse.…
Probiotics 101
Keep your horse’s GI tract in balance with probiotics. You’ve probably heard of probiotics, but what are they really? How do they work, and most…
Healthy holiday treats for horses
These tasty holiday treats will be a big hit around the barn, and the best part is they’re good for your horse! Don’t stress over…
Preventing colic
Help stop colic before it starts by implementing these management and feeding practices. The thought of colic can strike fear into the heart of even…
Protein — the misunderstood nutrient
Many people equate protein with energy, but it has many other important functions as well. Horses require five main classes of nutrients to survive. These…
Essential Oils to the Rescue
These essential oil for emotional and physical healing can help your horse on the road to recovery! Essential oils are a wonderful tool for rehabilitation work.…
Hay Analysis
Why a hay analysis should form the basis for developing your horse’s nutrition program. Properly cured hay is unquestionably valuable if pasture is not available.…
Top herbs for equine digestive health
How herbs can ease these four common digestive health challenges. A healthy digestive system is a big part of your horse’s overall well being. Good…
Fungal Damage
Fungal damage is the preliminary cause of serious hoof problems. “No hoof, no horse” is the motto of the American Farrier’s Association, and no wonder. Some…
Balancing Nutrients
You can’t balance his diet perfectly all of the time. Ensuring he absorbs as many nutrients as possible will help make sure he gets what…