Hay Intake and Stalled Horses
Forage recommendations are based on a percentage of body weight. A general recommendation is to provide at least 1.5% of body weight as forage (pasture, hay, or forage alternatives) per day to support...
View ArticleVitamins and Minerals for Miniature Horses
There are two options that would be appropriate for Miniature Horses, micronutrient supplements and ration balancers.
View ArticleMagnesium Supplementation for Calmness
Clinical signs of magnesium deficiency include nervousness, muscle tremors, and ataxia. Though magnesium deficiency is considered rare in horses that have access to pasture and fed good-quality hay, it...
View ArticleWeight Loss for an Easy Keeper
Your current feeding program is providing appropriate nutrition for your gelding. Most of the calories are being supplied by the hay offered. To reduce caloric intake to facilitate weight loss, you may...
View ArticleConsider Carbs for More Energy Under Saddle
From the information you provided, I have identified two dietary goals: (1) meet your gelding’s basic nutrient needs with a complete and balanced diet; and (2) provide a diet that will support improved...
View ArticleAlfalfa and Endurance Horses
Many performance horses benefit from alfalfa. The forage can be used successfully in endurance horses with some precautions.At a competition, there is no better forage for endurance horses because of...
View ArticleIncreasing Forage Intake at Night
How would you rate the quality of hay your gelding consumes? Hay quality can affect palatability and rate of intake. Older horses often prefer forage with fine, flexible stems and soft leaves, which is...
View ArticleStomach Ulcers in Harness Racehorses
Racehorses in active training experience several factors associated with the onset of gastric ulcers, including stress, limited turnout on pasture, and large grain meals. Because of this, gastric...
View ArticleHow Much Feed Is Too Much Feed?
The fortified forage pellets you’re feeding are primarily composed of good-quality Bermudagrass and alfalfa hay. Because of their high forage content, they can replace all, or part of, the forage...
View ArticleFitness for Endurance Competition
Arabians hold their fitness amazingly well, particularly if they have 24-hour turnout. Working two days per week is usually adequate training for an endurance horse, as this schedule allows for plenty...
View Article
