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Horse eating grain
September 16, 2019

How Do Pelleted Horse Feeds Stack Up?

The number-one advantage of pelleting is feed uniformity, so one mouthful is the same as the next, and fine Read more
Hunter show ponies standing in a line in the show ring
September 11, 2019

Equine Bladder Disease: Antioxidant Support

Antioxidants may be useful for horses with exercise-induced hemorrhagic cystitis, a rare condition characterized by hematuria (bloody urine). Read more
Close-up photo of grain being scooped into a feed bucket.
September 09, 2019

Add Vitamin E to High-Fat Horse Diets

Fatty acids are prone to oxidation, which can create harmful byproducts. Nutritionists typically recommend an antioxidant supplement for high-fat Read more
Horses grazing in pasture
September 09, 2019

Grazing Benefits Both Horses and Pastures

Not only does the horse reap the rewards of grazing but, according to some scientists, the pastures are also Read more
Picture of a show pony grazing while wearing a padded halter and leg bandages.
September 05, 2019

Vitamin E in Equine Nutrition: Three Questions

World-renowned researcher Stephanie Valberg, D.V.M., Ph.D., answers questions about this essential nutrient, known for helping horses rebound from exercise. Read more
Three horses grazing in a pasture
September 02, 2019

Pros and Cons of Turfgrass for Horse Pastures

How do you know which grass would be the best choice for your pastures, especially if any of your Read more
Rider and instructor patting horse during a riding lesson.
August 28, 2019

Look to Exercise for Equine Weight Loss

Exercise helps control circulating blood sugar levels in response to a “normal” amount of insulin. Read more
Stressed horse
August 26, 2019

Melatonin and Cool Diets for Hot Horses

Although not studied yet in horses, the effects of melatonin in other animal species suggest this “sleep hormone” may Read more
Topline of an overweight gray pony
August 23, 2019

“Leaky Gut” Linked to Obesity in Horses

Increased permeability of the intestine allows toxins and bacteria to pass from the gastrointestinal tract and across the wall Read more
Horse and rider jumping over a fence
August 22, 2019

Research-Proven Antioxidants in Horse Diets

Antioxidants such as vitamins E and C target free radicals in an effort to minimize cellular damage and foster Read more
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