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Nutrition

Soy beans in the field almost ready to harvest
June 13, 2012

Choose Quality Protein for Horse Diets

Protein is a predominant component of blood, muscles, organs, and enzymes and it is a critical part of the Read more
Horse spooking with rider
June 11, 2012

Overfeeding a Factor in Misbehavior in Horses

A recent article in Equine Veterinary Journal reported on a behavior study that looked at 84 horses owned by 41 families Read more
Blanketed Horse in Pasture
June 08, 2012

Do Blanketed Horses Get Enough Vitamin D?

Under natural conditions, grazing horses are exposed to many hours of sunlight every day, theoretically producing enough vitamin D to meet Read more
Woman measuring feed into bucket
June 08, 2012

10 Reasons to Use an Equine Nutritionist

Consider these 10 reasons for adding a nutritionist to your horse’s health-care team. Nutritionists offer horse owners reassurance that Read more
Two horses eating from trough
June 07, 2012

Why is Feeding Frequency Important in Horse Management?

When more calories necessitate higher concentrate intake, then more frequent smaller meals are recommended, especially if a high starch Read more
Horse eating grass hay
June 05, 2012

The Story of B Vitamins in Horse Nutrition

The B vitamins are a group of water-soluble vitamins, each with its own distinct use and chemical properties, that Read more
Horse eating from ground feeder
June 05, 2012

The Story of B Vitamins in Horse Nutrition

The B vitamins are a group of water-soluble vitamins, each with its own distinct use and chemical properties. Being Read more
Close-up of sweaty event horse's chest and shoulder
June 04, 2012

Feeding During an Endurance Ride

The actual amount and type of feed your horse should get through the ride will depend on the length Read more
Soy beans in the field almost ready to harvest
May 31, 2012

Soybean Meal in Horse Feeds

Good-quality soybean meal should be light tan to light brown in color, with a fresh odor that is not Read more
Horses eating alfalfa hay
May 28, 2012

Feeding Forage: Choosing Which Hay or Chaff to Feed Your Horse

While there are some differences between forages, they all serve the same purpose of being vital fiber sources for Read more
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