Tag: feeding

The Grass Guide: Bermudagrass

Like other warm-season perennial grasses, bermudagrass grows best in hot, humid climates, making it an important species in the Deep South.

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Phosphorus in My Horse’s Diet: What is it Good For?

Dietary P comes from many common feed ingredients, including forages, oats, corn, and soybean meal. The P found naturally in grains and forages is considered organic; feed manufacturers might also add inorganic P to commercial horse feeds.

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5 Tips for Feeding Frequent Travelers

Keep ’em Hydrated A stalled horse with free-choice access to water will drink, on average, 18 to 40 times daily for 13 to 26 seconds each time. So, when hauling long distances, you should offer water at least every four to eight hours and more frequently in hot and humid weather.

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Digesting Different Hay Forms

Many horse owners have their hay-buying ritual down to a science.

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Tips on Caring for Senior Horses During Winter

There’s something special about the relationship you have with your senior horse, a partnership that’s endured years, tears, ups, and downs

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Feeding Horses with Neuromuscular Disorders

In this article we’ll discuss best feeding practices for horses affected by any of the five neuromuscular disorders

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Could Your Horse Have Gastric Ulcers?

The stress horses endure when training, competing, and traveling can take a toll on their health. Studies have shown that up to 90% of performance horses and 60% of show horses have gastric ulcers… Read complete article

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How to Feed Fat to Horses

The only source to avoid is the rumen-protectant variety of fat designed for cattle, which horses will find at best indigestible and at worst, toxic. (You won’t run into this one unless you ask for it specifically at the feed store.)

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Helpful Tips on Caring for Senior Horses This Winter

Even if your senior has weathered previous winters without trouble, these tips can help you ensure he’s getting the care he needs and deserves.

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