Nutrition

Most, but not all, horses with EMS are obese, and those that are not obese must be managed differently. Read more

Total daily intakes are often more than the 5-pound (2.2-kilogram) suggested meal size, so the daily allotment should be Read more

Most horsemen buy hay based on the type of horse being fed. The way it looks, smells, and feels Read more

Stabilized rice bran is a natural, palatable source of high-quality fat. Although horse owners seem to be most interested Read more

Soaking hay affects its nutritional value in a time-dependent manner. Read more

Amino acids, which make up proteins, are the basic building blocks of muscle. Horses must consume at least nine Read more

The use of omega-3 fatty acids is also widely advocated in breeding stock for various reasons. Read more

A “complete feed” is different than a traditional fortified feed. “A complete feed contains both the concentrate and forage portions of Read more

“According to one study*, so-called ‘designer steroids’ can be hiding in your horse’s supplements,” explained Catherine Whitehouse, M.S., a Read more

There are six nutrients in a horse’s diet: carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals, and water. Each of those is Read more