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December 25, 2012
Equine Feeding and Management Practices After a Period Out of Work
It is important that the right levels of energy are supplied to achieve optimum body condition, nutrient levels are
November 30, 2012
Dealing with Horses That Don’t Like What You’re Serving
If your horse refuses a concentrate feed, he may be objecting to its smell, taste, or texture. With the
November 12, 2012
Grazing and Browsing in Horses
Horses are generally thought of as grazers (animals that eat grass) as opposed to browsers (animals that eat leaves,
October 29, 2012
Use a Grazing Muzzle to Reduce Forage Intake in Horses
Management of an overweight or obese equine often involves restricting the amount of grain and forage eaten by the
September 04, 2012
Behavior of Stabled Horses Affected by Meal Feeding Frequency and Roughage
Stereotypic behaviors such as wood chewing and cribbing are often displayed by stalled horses but are not usually seen
June 11, 2012
Overfeeding a Factor in Misbehavior in Horses
A recent article in Equine Veterinary Journal reported on a behavior study that looked at 84 horses owned by 41 families
May 25, 2012
Effects of Feeding on Behavior of Horses
The connection between behavior and feeding is only a theory, but if we assume that it is true, then
April 19, 2012
Social Behavior Among Horses at Feeding Time
There are ways to keep the peace during feeding time. The most effective method is probably thoughtful arrangement of
January 10, 2012
Pica: The Peculiar Palate
Pica is the desire to eat unusual substances that possess little or no nutritional value, such as dirt, wood,
December 07, 2011
Feeding Horses in a Group
Horses maintained in a herd will often establish a hierarchy. This pecking order must be kept in mind when
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