Feeding Older Horses
...there are many factors to consider, including the following: Digestibility. Possibly due to scarring of the large intestines secondary to parasite migration throughout their lifetime, older horses typically have a...
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Fibre: The Basis of Feeding Horses
...either transported to sites that need energy or stored in the form of fat or glycogen. Lignin comprises the structural support of the plant and is not digestible by the...
First Horse Show: Prepare Your Young Horse for Success
...horses moving with him or in the opposite direction in the ring. If possible, ride with a show number attached to the bridle. Try to come up with flower boxes,...
Gastric Ulcers in Horses: A Widespread but Manageable Disease
...(H2 antagonists). H2 antagonists act by competing with histamine for histamine type-2 receptor sites on the parietal cell and therefore blocking histamine-stimulated gastric acid secretion. The two most popular H2...
Equine Muscle Builders: Choose Carefully for Safety
...ingredient listed on the product label; Have easy-to-follow instructions on their labels; Provide customer support easily on the product label or website; Test their products in scientific studies and publish...
Does Separation from a Young Foal Affect Mare Fertility?
...breeding, transported but not separated because the foal was taken along to the breeding site, or both separated and transported. Pregnancy rates from the breeding were compared among the groups....
Emergency! Horse in the Swimming Pool!
...to the site, available materials, and number of people who are able to assist. Remember that even a small horse weighs close to 1,000 pounds; a people-powered lift or drag...
Feeding Overweight Horses: Drylot Management
...is comforting for many owners to know their horses can find relief from cold rain, sleet, or ice. Fencing. Because mouthwatering forage often lies on the opposite side of the...
Feeding Oil to Horses: Choose Wisely
...(80-120 ml) of oil per day. On the opposite end of the spectrum, if the goal is to increase the calorie density of the ration, about 2 cups (500 ml)...
Equine Hair Analysis
Fast forward two years, four years, maybe ten. You’ve found the perfect horse, the quintessential equine companion-an affable, athletic, and handsome gelding. The prepurchase exam, that requisite though nerve-racking precarious...
Feeding After the Finish Line
...horse to life off the track are gastric ulcers, dental care, vaccinations, and parasite management. If you need additional assistance, talk to your veterinarian or ask an equine nutritionist. Related...
Feeding Corn to Horses
...trustworthy way to evaluate corn is through on-site or laboratory testing for mycotoxin levels. This testing is routine for reputable feed manufacturers, so there is little chance infected corn finds...
Four Autumn Feeding Facts for Horses
...to parasite woes. Manure management is always a pressing matter and needs to be maintained to maximize the health of horses and foals. By thoroughly removing manure from a stable...
Forage Forms
...Conversely, poorly maintained pastures can offer little or no nutrition to horses and are often ideal environments for internal parasite propagation. Hay is the most common feedstuff harvested for horses....
Exercise and the Underweight Horse
...in order, with an eye on dental health, parasite burdens, and gastric well-being. If a horse is cleared by a veterinarian, a complete ration evaluation should be completed by a...