Is the forage high quality and available in sufficient quantities?
It is not uncommon to find that hay and pasture that appear to be of good quality are actually poorly digestible or low in certain nutrients. By having your hay and pasture grass tested you can assess the nutrient content and digestibility […]
Is my horse properly taking in, chewing and swallowing both forage and feed?
By observing your horse while eating hay, grass and feed, you may find that while he is taking in food he may […]
Have you ever watched a pendulum swing? It swings way to the right, and then goes back to center. Then it swings way to the left, then returns to center again. In human nutrition, the sugar and starch pendulum appears […]
When choosing a horse feed, looking at the guaranteed analysis can help you determine if the nutritional content of that feed is appropriate for the age and activity level of your horse. You’d think that two products that both […]
Water is the main component of the body. In fact, an average 1000 pound horse is roughly 660 pounds (80 gallons) of water. About two-thirds of this water is inside cells, called intracellular fluid, and one-third is outside cells or extracellular fluid. To function […]
Spring and summer months bring an increase in horse activities and the end of hibernation for rattlesnakes. As they begin to emerge and leave their […]
By Tina M. Anderson, PhD
A horse in its teens may typically be thought of as “old”, but the reality is that the genetics of the […]
Cool as a cucumber … but what if you are a horse! Summer heat and humidity can be a dangerous combination for active horses.“Heat and humidity affect the horse, and with intense exercising, the excess heat has difficulty dissipating,” notes Dr. Glennon Mays, clinical associate professor […]
When a horse is too thin, what is the best way to help him gain weight? The answer may not be the same in every situation so we need more information to make a good recommendation. First, we need to know if the horse truly does […]
Water is the main component of a horse’s body. In fact, an average 1000-pound horse is made up of roughly 660 pounds (80 gallons) of water. About two-thirds of this water […]