Nutrition Articles

For those people who own horses, properly feeding them is an important responsibility. A nutritionally...

All horse owners want their horses to be healthy, look good, and be physically fit...

An important measure of a horse feed’s value is its energy content. Energy density determines...

Do you know what’s stressing your horse out? Multiple causes of stress can lead to...

The digestive system of the horse is truly amazing. Simplistically, the digestive system of the...

Weight loss is simply a result of more calories being used by the body than...

Importance of minerals Minerals are vital to health. They are the building blocks that make...

We are right in the thick of summer, and you are likely seeing  your horses...

Recent advertisements have focused on the use of Omega-3 supplements for horses, usually containing flaxseed...

We have all heard the terms: “feeling their oats”, “high”, “fizzy”, “hot” and “hyper”. All...

Dressage requires power, athleticism, concentration and obedience from the horse. The type of work required...

Fats and oils are commonly used in horse feeds to increase the calorie content of...

The goal of any breeding program is to produce strong sound foals. To do this...

The goal of any breeding program is to produce strong sound foals. To do this...

The goal of any breeding program is to produce strong sound foals. To do this...

WHAT IS IT? Cushing’s disease, also known as PPID (pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction) is a...

WHAT IS IT? Developmental orthopedic disease (D.O.D.) can be loosely defined as any musculoskeletal disorder...

Respiratory diseases can be costly for the horse owner in many ways. The major categories...