Spring and summer months bring an increase in horse activities and the end of hibernation for rattlesnakes. As they begin...

A horse in its teens may typically be thought of as “old”, but the reality is that the genetics of...

Cool as a cucumber … but what if you are a horse!  Summer heat and humidity can be a dangerous...

When a horse is too thin, what is the best way to help him gain weight?  The answer may not...

Water is the main component of the body. In fact, an average 1000 pound horse is roughly 660 pounds (80...

When a mare foals, her daily nutrient requirements increase significantly, nearly double that of early gestation. These nutrient needs must...

In the past several years, multiple sources have recommended yeast products for inclusion in equine diets for many purposes, including...

Heat and humidity put an added burden on horses during training, showing and hauling. Horses are actually better equipped to...

Feeding horses correctly and safely often appears to be enormously complicated for the horse owner. Horses are unique in the...

Cold weather presents horses with some specific nutritional and management demands. As winter approaches it is a good idea to...