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Close-up of black stallion head
June 19, 2017

Elephant Root: Can This Plant Help Horse Health?

In South Africa, “elephant root,” also known as Elephantorrhiza elephantine, is coveted for its purported medical benefits. This plant, aptly Read more
Horse drinking from stream
June 15, 2017

Is Your Horse’s Natural Water Source Safe?

Should horse owners rely upon pasture and natural sources of water found on the property to properly hydrate horses? Read more
Sorrel Colts in Pasture
June 07, 2017

Water-Soluble Vitamin E for Horses Proven Superior

Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) supplementation helps prevent various disorders affecting both the nervous and musculoskeletal systems in horses. These conditions can be Read more
Horse eating from a slow-feed haynet
April 20, 2017

Overweight Horses: How Much Hay Is Too Little?

To some horse owners, maintaining easy keepers on an appropriate diet requires incredible restraint. When it comes to hay, Read more
Horse on overgrazed pasture
April 04, 2017

Five Tips for Avoiding Pasture-Associated Laminitis in Horses

overgrazing grasses and legumes that are high in water-soluble carbohydrates puts horses at risk for laminitis—a painful, life-threatening condition Read more
Draft horse with head down in pasture
March 31, 2017

Dandelions: Acceptable for Horses?

If you have concerns about identifying toxic plants in your pastures, it’s best to contact your state’s cooperative extension Read more
Extremely Skinny Horse
March 15, 2017

Feeding Horses in Low Body Condition

Domestic horses depend on humans to supply them with life-sustaining feedstuffs. Unfortunately, some horses are not given access to Read more
Hunter show ponies standing in a line in the show ring
March 07, 2017

Feeding Ponies: Don’t Shortchange Nutrients

The downside of feeding concentrates can be found in their name: they are concentrated sources of energy. Read more
Fat horse in field
March 06, 2017

Horse Weight Loss Requires Diet Changes, Exercise

Mirroring the epidemic in humans, the number of horses suffering from obesity continues to increase at an alarming rate, primarily due Read more
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February 09, 2017

Polyphenols in Horse Diets

Polyphenols are natural plant products that not only give plants their vibrant color but also exert an array of Read more
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