6 fruits and veggies you can share with your horse
There are many fruits and vegetables you can safely share with your horse! In fact, they can even be beneficial. Offering the occasional fruit or…
Category: Horse Nutrition
Managing hidden sugars in your horse’s diet
Pasture grazing is often considered one of the most natural sources of nutrition for a horse. While this is largely true, both lush pastures and…
Checking your horse’s hay and haylage
Hay and haylage are a vital part of your horse’s diet, so it is important to provide optimal quality. Learn how to evaluate your forage…
Introducing a grazing muzzle to your horse
No one wants to admit their horses are getting a bit overweight. But the reality is that weight is one of the most important things…
3 simple ways to slow down the fast eater
If your horse is a fast eater, you may think she’s greedy; but in fact, she may just be a little stressed out. Here’s what…
Feeding the hard keeper
If your horse is a hard keeper, he’ll likely require special attention during the winter months. These tips will help keep him healthy. Hard keepers…
Planning your horse’s winter diet
As the beautiful days of fall turn short and cold, it’s time to think about your horse’s winter diet. Here’s a few tips to ensure…
Yucca and equine health
This desert-dwelling plant has remarkable medicinal properties. Learn how Yucca schidigera may be beneficial for your horse. A beloved medicinal plant, Yucca schidigera is indigenous…
Equine leaky gut syndrome – the role of the intestinal microbiome
Here we examine the role of the intestinal microbiome and how probiotics and prebiotics help maintain barrier function and improve your horse’s health. The microbiome…
The facts on flax – the value of flaxseed in your horse’s diet
Flaxseed is healthy for humans, but did you know it offers the same benefits to your horse? Flax is a versatile plant that humans have…
Alternatives and additions to your horse’s forage
Forage is a staple in every horse’s diet and the best sources are natural grasses and hay. You can turn to several alternatives if natural…
Equine nutritional supplements: how they’re regulated
While nutritional supplements bring many benefits to our horses, we also need to ensure we can trust the products we’re using. This article explores the…