Energy and Carbs in the Equine Diet
If forages provide the “maintenance” energy horses need for the workings of everyday life then cereal grains are the turbocharged portion of the diet
Category: Body Condition
Finding Fiber in Horse Feeds
For the vast majority of horses around the world, pasture grasses and hay (dried grasses and legumes) are the most common sources for that all-important fiber fix, and rightly so, because horses have evolved to eat these plants.
Assessing Fiber Quality in Horse Feed
Not all fiber is created equal. Depending on its origins, it can vary widely in terms of quality and digestibility. Read Complete Article
How Much Protein is Enough?
Are you confused about how much protein your horse should consume?
The War Against Obesity
Who doesn’t love to see a herd of rotund shiny-coated horses grazing greedily in a sea of green grass?
Diagnosing and Managing Endocrine Disorders in Senior Horses
More than 20% of aged horses are known to suffer from equine Cushing’s disease (also known as pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction, or PPID)
Variations in Body Conformation
Studies of equine conformation often focus on the limbs.
5 Tips for Packing the Pounds on Performance Horses
Does your performance horse need to pack on a few more pounds? Here are some tips to consider when managing a hard-keeping equine athlete. By Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS… Read more »
Health Concerns Related to Equine Obesity
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.