Nutrition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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