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Dappled show pony trotting in the hunter ring.
June 29, 2015

Feeding Horses for Dapples: Five Tips

Coat color, including the presence of dapples, is genetically controlled, but nongenetic factors, including regular grooming and provision of Read more
Paint horse foal running in pasture
June 24, 2015

Bone Growth in Young Horses: The Importance of Vitamin K

Probably best known for its blood-clotting properties, vitamin K serves other functions in the horse’s body. Read more
A steaming horse galloping on a cross country course in winter.
June 22, 2015

Fish Oil Supplementation for Exercising Horses

The addition of fish oil may have had a desirable effect on insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism in response Read more
Show jumper over fence
June 19, 2015

Electrolytes for Performance Horses

Overall health and well-being of horses depends on many nutrients, including electrolytes such as potassium, sodium, and chloride. As Read more
Horse eating hay
June 17, 2015

Feeding Horses with Special Needs

Horse owners tend to equate good appetite to good health. Though this is often the case, some horses with Read more
Vegetable oil for horses
June 11, 2015

Feeding Supplemental Fat to Horses

Long-term fat supplementation, in combination with appropriate training, has been suggested to result in several adaptations that could result Read more
Mare an foal walking through lush pasture
June 03, 2015

Dummy Foal Syndrome: What Can Be Done?

Once your veterinarian has diagnosed your foal with neonatal maladjustment syndrome, what can you do? Read more
Show jumper over fence
May 27, 2015

Dietary Sources of Potassium for Horses

Forage contains a high level of potassium, so most horses consume more than they require. Horses can excrete excess potassium Read more
Woman feeding a horse in a stall
May 21, 2015

Chromium, an Important Micromineral for Horses

Though a horse requires chromium in only small amounts, cellular metabolism depends on the mineral for optimal function. As Read more
Horse eating hay
May 06, 2015

Five Reasons to Analyze Horse Forage and Pasture

Hay analysis is widely available, relatively inexpensive, and is currently the most scientifically valid method of ensuring a balanced Read more
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