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...
Fueling the Motor – Energy Sources for Horses The energy level of the horse is one of the most commonly analyzed factors of performance. Horses that compete in energy-oriented competitions need the proper amount of fuel to perform at their best. While the main...
Keeping the Horse Replenished – Equine Electrolytes With summer in full swing, the topic of equine electrolytes becomes very relevant. Electrolytes are mineral salts that create the electrical current in the horse and are necessary for a variety of biological...
What doesn’t work, what does and when to use them Alternative medicines and dietary supplements are quickly growing in popularity among those in the equine industry as a means of treating conditions and illnesses that affect horses. Some of these therapeutic...
Proper diet and exercise mandatory to avoid long-term negative and debilitating health effects Horses affected by equine metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and Cushing’s disease require modification in several areas of management to regain their health....
