Understanding evolution of equine metabolism provides insight into managing disorders Today’s Racehorses are selectively bred from a narrow gene pool, asked to perform unnatural exercise regimes, and then fed excessive amounts of unnatural, concentrated grain...
Milkshakes Leave a Bad Taste Sodium bicarbonate loading could delay onset of fatigue and mask use or detection of drugs By Amy M Gill, PhD. At every level of racing, so much time and money are invested in each horse that trainers and owners want to find the extra...
The Truth Behind Bran Mashes – Its Uses & Disadvantages Using bran mash as a weekly ‘cleanser’ is a popular tradition among horse owners and stables. The thought behind the weekly bran mash is that it adds bulk to the stool, helps with hydration, is a good...
Feeding and Managing the Overweight Equine – Complications of Obesity Feeding and Managing the Overweight Equine is a two-part blog post. Today’s post introduces the topic of obesity in horses and the complications. The obesity crisis no longer applies to...
Is Your Feeding Program up to Snuff? By Amy M Gill, PhD When was the last time you evaluated what your horse is being fed? The nutritional needs of horses actually change quite frequently, and I always recommend a thorough evaluation of the forage, concentrate...