Monthly Archives: June 2010

Feeding the “Easy Keeper” Horse

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Gina T.

Most every horse owner has had, or knows of a friend’s horse, which could “live on air”. Sadly, air has no nutritional value. So, what do we do with these horses that look at a bag of feed and start …

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Horse-Life Balance

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Megan C.

Like many of you, I am fortunate to have my horses in my life. But having horses often means giving up time for other parts of my life, such as going out with friends, cleaning the house (oh darn) or …

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Feeding Horses that are Hard Keepers

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Gina T.

Much like teenage boys, some horses seem to be able to devour every bit of feed in sight, and still not gain weight. Unlike the teenage boys, however, and unfortunately for the owners of these hard keepers, this generally isn’t …

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Horse Feeds & Supplements: What to feed?

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Gina T.

Horse owners often wonder if they are providing enough nutrition to their horses.  In today’s world of hundreds of supplement selections available at the local tack shop or on-line, owners can start to feel as if they must be doing …

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Fueling Dreams

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Megan C.

Have you ever noticed how passionate a horse owner is about horse feed?  Granted, there are some folks I’ve met who are indifferent, but more often than not, when I ask a horseperson about their choice of horse feed, eyes …

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Welcome to The Feed Room!

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Jackie R.

Welcome to The Feed Room – a new site brought to you by the Nutrena team, dedicated to providing resources and insights for happy, healthy horses! We all share a common interest – a love for our horses! We’ll frequently cover …

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How much should I feed my horse?

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Gina T.

Using the Body Condition Scoring system and determining your horse’s weight are key elements to ensure you are feeding enough to maintain a happy, healthy horse. Check out this short video we put together to help determine just how much …

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How to track your horse’s Body Condition Score

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Gina T.

While knowing your horse’s weight is critical to making sure your horse is receiving the care it needs, tracking your horse’s Body Condition Score over time is an ideal (and easier) way to make sure your horse is doing as …

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How to weigh your horse without a scale

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Gina T.

Knowing the weight of your horse is important for several things, such as feeding properly, administering medications or dewormer paste, and generally tracking the health of your horse. Unfortunately, we don’t all have access to scales big enough for a …

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“Unwanted” horse does not mean undeserving

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Gina T.

The plight of the unwanted horse is something on every horse owner’s mind these days. No matter the opinion on how the horse industry got here, one thing is for sure – these horses need proper care. If you are …

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