… and where trace mineral blocks come up short. As summer saunters leisurely toward fall, many of us are enjoying increased horseback activity or starting to gear up for socially distanced shows. But while it’s good to keep our horses fit and occupied, their nutritional needs should also be a primary focus.
Though your horse may relish a nice, warm bran mash from time to time, too much of it can do more harm than good.
People may worry about putting on a few extra pounds during the winter, but cold weather tends to have the opposite effect on horses.
Do you know what fruits and veggies to keep from your horses? Take this Pop Quiz to find out.
Pop quiz! Answer two questions on horse feed to test your nutrition knowledge.
Do you know which five vitamins help regulate your horse's body functions?
Follow these guidelines when feeding horses to reduce the risk of colic, ulcers and other ills.
Here are tips for making sure your forage lasts the winter
Although much still needs to be learned about supplements that contain “friendly” bacteria, their potential benefits for ill or stressed horses are widely accepted.
Here's how your horse's fluffy winter coat keeps him warm in chilly weather.
Make sure your horse is drinking enough water during the winter months to avoid impaction colic and other health issues.
There are no "bad" oils for horses but some are definitely considered better than others.
An expert explains the nutrients loss that can happen in hay over time.
A variation in your horse's feeding times won't hurt his health. In fact, in some cases it might be beneficial.
Hydration is key for equine athletes in warm summer months. Try these tips for getting more water into a hot, sweaty horse.
When a horse eats his grain too quickly, he is at risk for choke. Here's how to slow him down for safety's sake.
Buying hay seems like a simple enough task, until the farmer begins speaking a language that can't understand. To shop smart, everyone with horses needs a working vocabulary of hay. Here's a start on your hay education,
Using just a bit of common sense, you can feed pumpkins to horses as a tasty seasonal treat.
Does your horse have weak hooves? A dull coat? Achy Joints? Dietary supplements for horses are available to address a wide variety of issues. But for the best results, take a targeted approach.
Get the most for your dollar when when it comes time to restock the hay shed or loft.
The price of a bale of hay has never been higher. The July '08 EQUUS Special Report tells you why--and what you can do to get the best deal possible.
These tests will help you ensure that the hay you are feeding your horse is not bad for his health.
