Nutritional Management of Horses in Chile
Many equine breeds are well represented in Chile, a country situated along the southwestern coast of South America. What is the nutritional management of these horses?
View ArticleFour Reasons Why Your Horse Might Slow Down at the Feeder
What if your horse suddenly changes its eating speed, slowing down so much that it takes him hours to complete a single meal? What could be going on?
View ArticleBody Condition Score of Mare Impacts Sex of Foal
Most of us are aware of the importance of body condition on equine reproductive success. What some of us might not know is that there is some evidence that the sex of the foal can be impacted by the...
View ArticleGiving Equine Breeding Programs the Blue Light
Although originally designed to advance the breeding season by providing a source of artificial light to broodmares, blue light therapy also has nutritional, reproductive, and behavioral benefits.
View ArticleAcorn Poisoning in Horses: Beware the Old Oak Tree in Autumn
Acorns are produced by oak trees in autumn, and both acorns and leaves fall at that time of year. Acorns are not, however, as innocuous as horse owners might believe.
View ArticleBuying Hay for Horses: How Much?
Provided a horse owner has access to enough hay storage space, it is sometimes more economical to purchase an entire winter supply of hay at one time. Hay producers will often sell hay less expensively...
View ArticleStereotypies and Tools for Feeding Horses
Approximately 12% of companion horses and up to 24% of racing Thoroughbreds have stereotypies—repetitive, invariant behaviors with no apparent function.
View ArticlePlacing Feeders for Old Horses
Anecdotal evidence suggests that horses with chronic lameness have improved appetites when feed is placed in a trough or tub elevated off the ground
View ArticleCoastal Bermudagrass for Horses
As with all other forages, horse owners must weigh the pros and cons of coastal Bermudagrass before choosing it as part of a horse’s diet.
View ArticleBedding Choices for Easy-Keeper Horses
Straw ranks high as a bedding choice among horsemen, but for certain horses it is not the right selection for one simple reason: they eat it! And if those horses are easy keepers, they are adding...
View ArticleForage Preference: What Kind Does Your Horse Like?
Almost everyone knows the phrase “hay is for horses,” but did you ever stop to think that maybe your horse enjoys some forage more than others?
View ArticleWhat to Expect When Working with an Equine Nutritionist
An equine nutritionist provides educated insight into the management of breeding and performance horses. What should a horse owner expect from an equine nutritionist?
View ArticleA Pinch of Ginger: Use of the Nutraceutical in Horses
While most horses might enjoy the occasional ginger-flavored treat, others use the herb routinely, even daily. Will ginger harm horses, either in the occasional morsel or the everyday slug?
View ArticleDo Haynets Help Horses Lose Weight?
The equine obesity pandemic is real, with veterinarians and nutritionists issuing warnings to owners that there is no such thing as a fat, healthy horse.
View ArticleWeight Loss in Senior Horses: A Pain in the Mouth?
A generalized decrease of enthusiasm for eating in older horses compared to their younger counterparts combined with some potential sources of chronic pain can potentially lead to weight loss.
View ArticleChasteberry For Mare Behavior?
True to its name, chasteberry is believed to be useful for making mares a little more cheerful and easier to handle by supporting hormone levels, and promoting balanced behavior.
View ArticleAdding Weight on Thin Senior Horses
For senior horses experiencing weight loss, maximizing their nutrient intake is the key to helping them gain and maintain weight.
View ArticleShelter Provides Warmth to Horses Even in Mild Winters
Outdoor housing is beneficial for weight management; digestive, joint, and respiratory health; and the mental state of horses that evolved to socialize, roam, and forage.
View ArticleThree Reasons to Keep Older Horses Moving
Unsoundness and other infirmities of old age frequently require horses to be relieved of day-to-day performance requirements, but regular exercise remains important for older horses regardless of their...
View ArticleClub Foot Conformation in Horses
Caused by abnormal contraction of the deep digital flexor tendon, a club foot puts pressure on the coffin joint and initiates a change in a hoof's biomechanics.
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