Archive for the ‘Horse’ Category
Feeding Brood Mares for Optimum Performance
When feeding brood mares, we must keep in mind that not only do we need to meet the nutritional needs...
Spring Horse Care Tips – Ready, Set, Ride!
Spring Horse Care Tips - Ready, Set, Ride! Now that the weather has finally warmed up, horse owners are starting...
Feeding Horses to Increase Weight and Body Condition
Feeding Horses to Increase Weight and Body Condition The first step to having a horse gain weight is to increase...
Impaction Colic and Hydration
With the recent cold snap, we've had several questions pertaining to impaction colic and hydration, due from lack of water consumption....
Horse Q&A: Amount and Type of Feed
Am I feeding enough of the right type of feed? Since most people feed by the "scoop" rather than by...
Horse Q&A: Sufficient Forage
Is the forage high quality and available in sufficient quantities? It is not uncommon to find that hay and pasture...
Are Sugars, Starches and Grains “Evil” in Horse Diets
Have you ever watched a pendulum swing? It swings way to the right, and then goes back to center. Then...
Formulating Horse Feeds
When choosing a horse feed, looking at the guaranteed analysis can help you determine if the nutritional content of that...
Horses and Water Consumption
Water is the main component of the body. In fact, an average 1000 pound horse is roughly 660 pounds (80...
Extreme Weather and Reduced Production May Affect Hay Quality, Availability and Price
Unfavorable and extreme weather conditions last fall and winter meant more hay was fed than normal causing last year’s hay...