Nutrition

Feed

Horse Feed: What’s in It?

In this month's Health section, we mentioned that it's important to watch out for high-energy carbs in your horse's feed--particularly if you're feeding for calmness. Here's a review | MORE

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Two Delicious Bran Mash Recipes for Horses

An occasional bran mash is a tasty treat for your horse. Here's how to make a sugar-free apple mash and sweet celery soup. | MORE
Winter Care for Older Horses

Frigid winter weather can be particularly hard on older horses. In this article from the January 2010 issue of EQUUS, David Trachtenberg, DVM, owner of Ledgewood Veterinary Equine Clinic in Ontario, New York, recommends focusing on the two areas of winter management that can have the biggest influence on the health of older horses---feeding and blanketing---to keep them healthy and comfortable throughout the season. | MORE

Supplements

How Psyllium Can Help Reduce Equine Obesity

Obese and insulin-resistant horses may benefit from the addition of psyllium to their diet. Made from the husk of seeds of the shrub-like herb called Plantago ovata, psyllium | MORE

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Combat Hock Problems in Horses

Wear and tear can break down these critical joints. Here are the latest targeted treatment options to avoid hock problems in horses. | MORE
The Importance of Salt

Providing salt used to mean simply tossing out a salt block. These days, however, we know a lot more about our horses' need for sodium. Here are some | MORE

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, | MORE

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Winter Care for Older Horses

Frigid winter weather can be particularly hard on older horses. In this article from the January 2010 issue of EQUUS, David Trachtenberg, DVM, owner of Ledgewood Veterinary Equine Clinic in Ontario, New York, recommends focusing on the two areas of winter management that can have the biggest influence on the health of older horses---feeding and blanketing---to keep them healthy and comfortable throughout the season. | MORE
Fall Horse Feeding

In the spring and fall, pasture grass contains more simple carbohydrates (sugars) than in the summer and winter, which can complicate horse feeding. This can mean problems for | MORE