The pros and cons of extruded feed
Though it’s not for every horse, extruded feed offers important benefits in some circumstances. My first experience with extruded feed occurred in the early 1990s. I had an…
Category: Horse Nutrition
Compensate for failing pastures
Your horse’s pasture is important to him, and its quality can greatly affect his health and happiness. Help your pastures thrive with these maintenance tips.…
Nutritional analysis of pastures
If you’re moving your horse to a different facility, or purchasing a place of your own, you need to make sure his new pasture is…
Digestive health and the performance horse
Managing the equine athlete from the inside out, and why probiotics are so important to digestive health. Most performance and competition horses are bred along…
Feeding horses according to TCM temperament type
Your horse’s temperament as defined by Five Element theory could be the key to determining his dietary needs. Have you ever wondered why your favorite…
Selecting (or baking!) nutritious horse treats
There are hundreds of horse treats out there to choose from, but many commercial products just aren’t good for him. Here are some tips to…
Holiday treats for your horse
These apple butter crunch bars are healthy, delicious, and easy to bake – and they make the perfect holiday treats for your horse! Everybody loves special holiday…
Adjusting for winter nutrition
For some of us, winter has already arrived. For others, it’s just beginning in earnest. For all of us, the horse is facing some challenges.…
Nutraceuticals and the aging horse
While we can’t prevent aging, you can help support your elderly horse through the senior years with these natural strategies. Horses, like people are living…
Slow feeding solutions
The slow feeding movement has been quick to catch on, thanks to pioneers like Monique Warren. The concept of slow feeding has quickly moved from…
Supplementing with oils
A closer look at the effects of feeding oils to horses. Horse diets have always contained small amounts of oil. But plenty of research and…
Should you invest in a grazing muzzle?
If your horse is an easy keeper, he may benefit from a grazing muzzle while on pasture. When your vet, farrier or best friend looks…