Ten Ways to Optimize Your Horse's Digestive System
Follow these guidelines when feeding horses to reduce the risk of colic, ulcers and other ills.
Nutrition
How's your hay supply holding up?
Here are tips for making sure your forage lasts the winter
Probiotics Explained
Although much still needs to be learned about supplements that contain “friendly” bacteria, their potential benefits for ill or stressed horses are widely accepted.
How horses keep warm
Here's how your horse's fluffy winter coat keeps him warm in chilly weather.
Make sure your horse keeps drinking this winter
Make sure your horse is drinking enough water during the winter months to avoid impaction colic and other health issues.
Which Oil is Best for Horses?
There are no "bad" oils for horses but some are definitely considered better than others.
Is your hay too old to feed?
An expert explains the nutrients loss that can happen in hay over time.
When flexible feeding schedules make sense
A variation in your horse's feeding times won't hurt his health. In fact, in some cases it might be beneficial.
Bottoms Up: Tips for Getting A Horse To Drink More Water
Hydration is key for equine athletes in warm summer months. Try these tips for getting more water into a hot, sweaty horse.
Slow Down Mealtime to Reduce the Risk of Equine Choke
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.
Understanding the Lingo when Buying Hay for Horses
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,
Feeding Pumpkins to Horses
Using just a bit of common sense, you can feed pumpkins to horses as a tasty seasonal treat.
Equine Supplements That Solve Problems
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.
Save Money When You Buy Hay
Get the most for your dollar when when it comes time to restock the hay shed or loft.
EQUUS Report: Buying Hay in Trying Times
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.
Pop Quiz: Horse Nutrition
Pop quiz! Answer two questions on horse feed to test your nutrition knowledge.
Hay Facts Part 2 - Testing Hay
These tests will help you ensure that the hay you are feeding your horse is not bad for his health.
Fructan in Foods
The plant sugar called fructan that may be present in your horse's pasture is also in foods that you eat. Written by Joanne Meszoly for EQUUS magazine.
Equine Nutrition in the 21st Century, Part Four
Advice from equine nutrition expert Judith A. Reynolds, Ph.D., P.A.S., Divisional Equine Technical Specialist, ADM Alliance Nutrition. Written for EquiSearch.
Equine Nutrition in the 21st Century, Part Two
What's best to feed your horse -- oats, pellets, sweet feed? Equine nutrition expert Judy Reynolds, Ph.D., P.A.S., Divisional Equine Technical Specialist, ADM Alliance Nutrition, helps you sort through the myriad choices horse owners have today.
Ten Tips for Choosing Hay
Whether grass or legume, the right hay for your horse is an important part of his nutrition. Here are some tips from the American Association of Equine Practitioners on choosing the best hay for your horse.