Hay: To Soak or Not to Soak?
When feeding hay to horses, many questions arise: What kind, how much, should I buy processed hay, and finally, should I soak the hay for my horse?
When feeding hay to horses, many questions arise: What kind, how much, should I buy processed hay, and finally, should I soak the hay for my horse?
Obesity is a serious health condition, but, unfortunately, many horse owners still look at a fat pony and think how cute it is, or look at a fat horse and compliment its big bone.
Body condition, adiposity, and weight can affect a horse’s overall health status. Here, we’ll discuss some of the specific health concerns for horses that are too thin (emaciated).
Sixty percent of performance horses might have gastric ulcers, according to researchers who’ve peered inside stomachs to determine incidence.
The stomach and the small intestine can receive a nearly continuous flow of small amounts of food…....
Here’s a rundown of some different types of feed you can include in an equine diet….....
Daisy Bicking, a farrier based in Parkesburg, Pa., has been documenting horses’ hooves for more than a decade.
This one overeats, chewing at a round bale day and night while his belly grows.
This recipe is based off one The Horse shared in its February 2012 article, Healthy Horse Treats, which provides insight on what to consider when feeding your horses snacks. Since her horse Dorado loves grapes and raisins, Erica added raisins to her horse treats.
Colic is a catchall term for almost any kind of abdominal pain, be it from gas or enteroliths, twists or blockages
Does your otherwise healthy horse have trouble keeping pounds on?
With respect to weight management, balancing a horse’s diet while meeting its digestible energy requirements is extremely important.
The horse has a complicated digestive system. It has a relatively small stomach, about the size of the football
Horse owners know that forage is an important part of their horse’s diet—it provides nutrients and essential fiber for hindgut health.
Feeding large amounts of hay or grain usually increases water needs. Conversely, horses grazing on lush, green pastures may meet most of their water requirements from the grass, as it may contain 60 to 80 percent water.