On Mythbuster Monday, we tackle a variety of equestrian myths to either bust or confirm. Today’s discussion: Does feeding warm mash in the winter decrease the risk of colic?
Vitamin E is essential for all horses. Whether or not your horse is getting enough always is a question, but this becomes especially true during the winter months when most horses are getting preserved forage. Read on for more: (more…)
September was Senior Horse Education Month. So, our good friends at Kentucky Performance Products are offering this eight-part series on feeding the senior horse. Here is part five:
September is Senior Horse Education Month. So, our good friends at Kentucky Performance Products are offering this eight-part series on feeding the senior horse. Here is part four:
September is Senior Horse Education Month. So, our good friends at Kentucky Performance Products are offering this eight-part series on feeding the senior horse. Here is part three:
Most equestrians know that a horse’s diet should be centered on forage, but how do you know if your forage is providing enough nutritional value or energy? Read on to learn more: (more…)
Last week we discussed healthy spring feeding tips for the underweight horse. Now it’s time to address how to feed the overweight horse when the grass starts to come in and there seems to be food to be had everywhere. (more…)
Having a hard keeping horse can be frustrating, and putting healthy weight on can be daunting. Here are some tips from our friends at Kentucky Performance Products that will help with spring feeding for the underweight horse: (more…)
If you’ve ever wondered whether your horse’s diet is making it a little crazy, the answer is it might be. Diets high in simple carbohydrates can contribute to your horse’s excitability. Learn more: (more…)
What’s in your feed bin? More importantly, is it the right type of feed for your horse? Make sure you know how to determine whether your horse needs a fortified feed, balancer pellet or a vitamin and mineral supplement. (more…)
“While diving into the ins and outs of equine nutrition in a way I hadn’t before was intimidating, recognizing the numerous tools created to assist in identifying necessary management techniques and changes to nutrition programs was incredible.” (more…)
Keeping your horse’s topline in top condition can be tricky, especially if your horse is older or has a metabolic issue. Here are some tips from Dr. Eleanor Kellon to improve your horse’s topline. (more…)
It’s fall. Foals everywhere are being weaned. But how do you know your weanling is getting everything it needs in its diet? Dr. Eleanor Kellon, the staff veterinarian for Uckele Health & Nutrition, discusses the unique nutritional requirements of weanlings. (more…)
