Understanding the benefits of “real” horse feed
Just because you can see, smell and touch your horse’s feed doesn’t make it real. Here’s what constitutes “real” horse feed and what to look…
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Equine nutrition 101
Is your horse’s diet up to snuff? Let’s take it back to the basics of equine nutrition, with some diet tips from the pros. It’s…
Feeding Your Horse for Hormonal Balance
What exactly does “metabolism” mean? By definition, it encompasses a wide range of biochemical processes involving nutrients and energy. Metabolism is influenced by hormones —…
Top tips for managing your pastures
You’ve taken the time to plan and plant your pastures – now you need to manage them. Here’s how certain measures such as rotational grazing…
Does your horse’s pasture cover all his nutritional needs?
If your horse’s diet consists primarily of forage, your pasture must meet all his nutritional requirements. Here’s how to ensure he’s getting what he needs…
Steamed hay helps competition horses thrive
Margie Engle and Steve Engle, DVM, added steamed hay to their success story amid a growing concern for equine respiratory health – and the results…
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…
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…
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…
Fear the fungi – preventing IAD in your horse
Newly-released three-year study cites steaming hay as a critical step to preventing Inflammatory Airway Disease (IAD), a stealth equine ailment that affects nearly 90% of…
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…
Your horse’s hay
Assessing hay types and how they fit his needs. Hay is a major part of a horse’s feed intake. This means particular attention needs to be…
