Refeeding Malnourished Horses
…to rise are unlikely to be saved, as are horses that have lost 45-50% of their body weight. Refeeding Syndrome When refeeding malnourished horses, caretakers must overcome the impulse to…
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Feeding Horses Hay Free-Choice
…before, but he will enjoy having it available whenever he wants it. Depending on the feeding system you use, you can expect some waste. Feeding off the ground in bunkers…
Seven Most Common Horse Feeding Mistakes
…size. “The most common mistake I see is feeding below rate,” says Crandell–that is, feeding a horse less than the recommended serving size. “When formulating feed, you can’t make it…
Timed Feedings
…smaller amounts in multiple feedings. If your problem is with hay wastage, switching to multiple feedings of pelleted hay can eliminate this, but pelleted hay costs more so you’ll have…
Fall Horse Feeding
…feeding. This can mean problems for your horse, especially if you’re also feeding him grain. Here’s how to adjust your horse feeding in the fall to avoid digestive upset, including…
Feeding for weight gain
…less rounded, too. Clearly, your horse is losing weight. And suddenly the questions are flying through your mind: What’s wrong? Is he sick? Am I not feeding him right? Take…
Fall Horse Feeding
…feeding. This can mean problems for your horse, especially if you’re also feeding him grain. Here’s how to adjust your horse feeding in the fall to avoid digestive upset, including…
Slow Feeding The Modern Equine
…So the basic, natural horse-feeding design is “slow feeding.” Both physiologically and psychologically, horses are designed to wander about all day eating. Unfortunately, most modern-day horses spend half their day…
Your Guide To Feeding Oil
…how-to guide for feeding oil. Too Much Oil Feeding a lot of oil, which is basically fat, won’t in itself cause laminitis. However, we’d limit the amount of oil fed…
What’s for Dinner? Feeding Your Horse to Keep Him Healthy
…If your horse spends most of his time in a good pasture, you don’t have to worry much about feeding him. As long as there’s plenty of healthy grass, he’s…