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Watch Weanling Waistlines

Overfeeding grain to weanlings can put them on the track to orthopedic problems.

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Is Your Horse the Weight He Needs to Be?

By the Editors of Practical Horseman magazine

You can determine whether your horse is too fat, too thin, or just right using these weight guidelines from Dane Frazier, DVM, a past president of the American Endurance Ride Conference. | MORE

Whole-Grain Natural Feeds For Horses

Whole-grain breads are healthier for humans to eat, so why not go "whole grain" for your horses, too? Of course, we mean feeding plain, whole grains like oats | MORE

Dieting For Horses With Weight Problems

Overweight horses, just like overweight people, are jeopardizing their overall health. Horses with weight problems can become more susceptible to injury, laminitis, breathing difficulties, and hormonal problem. Your | MORE

10 Most Poisonous Plants for Horses

By the Editors of EQUUS magazine

Of the hundreds of toxic plants in North America, only a handful are likely to bring serious harm to horses. Here are the most poisonous ones to watch out for. | MORE

Danger in Your Horse’s Grass: Fructan

By Joanne Meszoly

If your horse is at high risk for laminitis, you'll want to learn about an increasingly prevalent plant sugar called fructan. Plus, discover pasture management tips to slow down your horse's fructan intake. | MORE

Protein’s Real Role In The Diet

I recently purchased a four-year-old Thoroughbred off the track who has been out of work for the past six months. He was always fed pellets, but I'd like | MORE

Feeding to Beat Arthritis in Your Horse

By Eleanor Kellon, VMD

Arthritis used to be a common reason for horses being euthanized, even in their early teens. Arthritis is a degeneration of joint tissues, making it painful for the | MORE

Digestive Enzymes May Help Your Horse Digest Grains

By Eleanor Kellon, VMD

You've tried to solve your horse's digestive or weight problem with limited success. Should you feed digestive enzymes?

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Cook an Easy Flaxseed Mash for Your Horse

By Lori Green

Your horse will love this winter treat, a top groom's recipe for a flaxseed mash that simmers all day in a slow cooker and warms him from the inside out. | MORE