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Foal laying down in pasture
November 04, 2011

Raising an Orphan Foal

Horse breeders are sometimes faced with raising an orphan foal. Foals can become orphaned for several reasons. A number Read more
Adding supplements into feed buckets
November 03, 2011

Supplementing Trace Minerals in Horse Rations

Trace minerals—those needed in only small amounts for proper nutrition—can be supplied in either a mineral supplement or a Read more
Horse looking out stable window
November 02, 2011

Recent Colic Research Update

Using ultrasound measurements of intestinal motility, researchers compared horses at pasture with stabled horses that were on a forage-based Read more
Hay bales stacked in loft
November 02, 2011

Storing Hay for Horses

Follow these tips to keep stored hay dry and clean. Read more
Weanlings in field
November 01, 2011

Providing Dietary Calcium and Phosphorus to Horses

Calcium and phosphorus comprise most of the mineral matter in the horse’s body. The horse must receive adequate quantities Read more
Horses grazing in pasture
October 28, 2011

Starch and Fat Provide Extra Energy to Horses

Forage, primarily pasture grass, is the most natural food for horses. Horses at rest or only lightly exercised can Read more
Horse eating grass hay
October 27, 2011

Hay Cubes and Pellets for Horses

Hay pellets and cubes made from good-quality forage can help satisfy a horse's nutritional requirements, providing adequate fiber to Read more
Horse eating grass hay
October 26, 2011

Fibre: The Basis of Feeding Horses

The horse’s energy requirements determine the amount and type of feed. Read more
Horses eating in over-grazed pasture
October 25, 2011

Feeding Horses in Drought Conditions

Horse owners with dusty, brown pastures can take simple steps to keep their horses healthy and preserve their land Read more
Horse trotting in roundpen
October 24, 2011

Feeding After the Finish Line

When a horse leaves the track, its caloric requirement will decrease along with its reduced workload. However, this will Read more
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