As the summer temperatures rise, heat and humidity become an issue for those trying to exercise and train horses without putting both horse and rider in danger of becoming dehydrated, fatigued or suffer from heat stress. Madalyn Ward, DVM in Holistic Horsekeeping...
To digest and absorb Feed additives appear to help maintain proper function of the delicate digestive tract A horse primarily obtains feed while grazing and browsing. When offered pasture as its primary source of nutrition, a horse depends largely on hindgut...
Recovering horses require proper nutrition and management to reduce stress Colic is a nonspecific term that refers to any type of abdominal pain or discomfort. Colic can be acute, chronic, or recurrent and is generally caused by distension or obstruction of the gut...
Time to grow on their own Careful feeding practices and minimizing stress will help prevent erratic growth rates in weanlings One of the most crucial periods in a horse’s life to manage occurs when a foal is weaned from its mother, but the transition can be made...
Feeding and Management of Horses During Transition from Warm to Cool Weather As the days shorten, good planning in conjunction with quality feeds and facilities can make the transition from warm autumn days into wintry nights a little less difficult for all involved....
There are a number of myths and misconceptions when it comes to feeding the horse. Many traditional feeding methods have been passed from generation to generation of horsemen, and while some of these methods are still useful, many are outdated and even detrimental to...
