Archive for the ‘Horse’ Category

Snake Bite Cautions for Horse Owners

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

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Senior Horse Nutrition

By Tina M. Anderson, PhD A horse in its teens may typically be thought of as “old”, but the reality...

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Feeding Horses for Weight Gain

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

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You Can Lead A Horse To Water

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

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It’s Spring – Ready, Set, Ride!

  Now that the weather has finally warmed up, horse owners are starting to spend more time with their horses,...

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Feeding A Lactating Mare

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

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Efficacy of Yeast Products In Equine Diets

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

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Beating the Heat – Caring for Performance Horses in Hot Weather

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

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Feeding Management Guidelines

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

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Winter Care for Horses

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

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