Performance

December 19, 2011
Miniature Horse Feeding Guidelines
Despite their small stature, feeding guidelines diverge only slightly from those of their larger relatives. Requirements are simply scaled

December 16, 2011
Nutritional Management of Draft Horses
More than two dozen breeds of draft horses are found worldwide. The most popular breeds include Belgians, Percherons, Clydesdales,

November 17, 2011
Antioxidants for Horses: Just the Basics
When a horse is exercising strenuously, natural stores of antioxidants have difficulty providing sufficient protection against the cascade of

October 28, 2011
Starch and Fat Provide Extra Energy to Horses
Forage, primarily pasture grass, is the most natural food for horses. Horses at rest or only lightly exercised can

October 26, 2011
Fibre: The Basis of Feeding Horses
The horse’s energy requirements determine the amount and type of feed.

October 20, 2011
Feeding Endurance Horses: Competition Day
You and your endurance horse will put in weeks or months of training to get ready for a race.

October 13, 2011
Feeding Endurance Horses Before Competition
Following a routine of regular exercise and balanced nutrition is important to all aspects of endurance training and racing.

October 10, 2011
Feeding Endurance Horses Day to Day
Endurance horses are arguably the most complicated equine athletes to feed correctly. Although research on feeding for long-distance, low-intensity

September 09, 2011
Feeding Horses During Travel
When transporting horses, don’t rush. Provide a rest stop every 3-4 hours, and plan ahead for overnight breaks. Offer water and

September 07, 2011
Feeding Horses Before Travel
Amid all the packing and preparation to go on a trip with your horse, don’t forget one important thing: