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Burlap feed sack
August 31, 2015

Horse Feed Ingredients: Lupins

Horses that do not tolerate diets high in starch may also benefit from super fibers like lupin hulls. Read more
Yearling at sale
August 30, 2015

Feeding Yearlings: Sales Preparation

When one prepares a yearling for sale it is important to understand the nutrient requirements of the horse and Read more
Two girls with a horse
August 26, 2015

Microminerals in Equine Diets: Iodine

While iodine deficiency is the primary cause of goiter in foals, excessive levels of iodine may also cause this Read more
Weanlings in field
August 24, 2015

Physitis in Young Horses: Diet Change Often Necessary

An overconsumption of energy is typically the root cause of physitis, assuming there’s been no physical trauma such as Read more
Selenium molecular formula
August 20, 2015

Understanding Selenium in Equine Diets

Many antioxidants are selenoproteins, making selenium an extremely important mineral for performance horses. Read more
Fat horse in field
August 14, 2015

Feeding Air Ferns: Real-World Nutrition Advice for Overweight Horses

Providing optimal nutrition for “air ferns,” those horses with incredibly efficient metabolisms, challenges even the most dedicated of horse Read more
Mares and foals eating hay in pasture
August 11, 2015

Drylots for Managing Fat Horses and Ponies

Boredom will induce horses to eat plants they normally wouldn’t, so keep drylots free of weeds and other undesirable Read more
Horse after intense exercise
August 10, 2015

Sodium, Potassium, and Chloride in Exercising Horse Diets

Heavy sweat production can strip the horse of ions at a higher rate than what is provided by unsupplemented Read more
Miniature horse eating hay in winter
August 07, 2015

Evaluating Hay Feeders for Horses

Various feeder types and designs have been developed for use with horses. A recent study was designed to compare Read more
Longeing a horse in a surcingle
August 05, 2015

Young Horses in Training Benefit from Omega-3 Supplementation

Managing the joint health of young horses proactively, rather than reactively, is the order of the day, according to Read more
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