Nutrition

For certain horses with health problems like metabolic syndrome or insulin resistance, free-choice consumption of grass can lead to Read more

Horses in active race training burn a lot of calories, and this energy is often provided by concentrate (grain) Read more

Supplemental fat is typically added to equine diets through the use of common oils, including corn oil and soybean oil, Read more

Chia is a small high-fat seed that is thought to be richest plant source of omega-3 fatty acids, even Read more

Let’s cut to the chase: obesity is just as detrimental to horses as it is humans. Read more

With spring fast approaching in many areas of the world, horse owners are looking forward to the sight of Read more

Pelleted horse feed products begin with essentially the same ingredients that go into textured feed. The grains are dried Read more

When the word “alfalfa” is bandied about among horsemen, most immediately think of high-quality forage, a vividly green, sweet-smelling, Read more

The excess weight carried by obese horses may be an indication of an “easy keeper” metabolism, in which case Read more

Calcium and phosphorus are the most important minerals for bone formation and maintenance in horses. These minerals must be Read more