Nutrition

With winter approaching, horse owners will be looking for a source of hay to feed during the season when Read more

Several months ago, Dr. Erika Wierman, a Kentucky veterinarian, sent a note to Kentucky Equine Research explaining how a product Read more

Good-quality pasture forage can meet the nutritional needs of many equines, especially idle and lightly worked riding horses as Read more

Impaired insulin sensitivity occurs when a horse does not respond to the effects of insulin after being fed a Read more

There are two nutrition resources for feeding horses of all ages: the National Research Council and German Society of Read more

All hays and even cuts of hay from the same field vary depending on the weather conditions in which Read more

How can you tell whether your horse is too thin, too heavy, or in just the right body condition? Read more

Forage is a horse’s natural food, and all equine diets should be built around this material. Young growing horses Read more

The growth habits of certain grasses and legumes make them more favored by horses. It was not known whether wearing a Read more

A plethora of hormones released during exercise impact athletic performance, but new research is explaining which hormones are important and Read more