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Monthly Archives: January 2011
Protein in Horse Feed & Hay
Horses of all ages require adequate amounts of protein for maintenance, growth, reproduction and work, with growth and reproduction being the most critical time periods. Proteins are important building blocks for body cells. Feed intake, growth, physical activity, physical endurance, …
Selecting the Right Feed
Browsing through the aisles of your local feed store, it’s likely you have noticed the variety of horse feeds available. National brands, regional brands and local manufacturers all crowd the shelves, adding to the confusion. Which feed is right for your …
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Posted in Changing Horse Feed, Feed Costs, Feeding Management, Horse Feed, Horse Nutrition, How To, Supplements
Tagged as balance, body condition, Body Condition Score, Body Weight, Feeding Properly, grain, Horse Feed, How-To
Posted in Changing Horse Feed, Feed Costs, Feeding Management, Horse Feed, Horse Nutrition, How To, Supplements
Tagged as balance, body condition, Body Condition Score, Body Weight, Feeding Properly, grain, Horse Feed, How-To
Warm Mashes for Senior Horses
I received an email from one of my clients asking for a recipe for a “Safe Warm Mash” for her senior horse. She thought a bran mash would be a good choice, but was unsure as to ingredients or cooking …
When to Feed Ration Balancers
While recently reviewing farms feed program, the manager explained that some of her horses only received 1 pound of grain per day. She felt their weight was good, but yet they appeared to be lacking something in their diet. She …
