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Starch Levels in Feed
In my previous blog post on this topic, we explored the role starch plays in the horse’s diet. After (hopefully) warming you up to the idea of how useful this nutrient can be, I’d like to now dig in to …
In Defense of Starch
Like a celebrity on a downward spiral, starch has been getting a lot of press in the last few years…and most of it negative. Unlike celebrities, starch doesn’t gain anything from the media exposure. Although it may be unpopular, I’d …
What Makes it ‘Premium’ Nutrition?
Aside from price, how do you know if a feed that is advertised as premium nutrition, really is? Here are some tips to help you decode the premium puzzle. First, a word about forage….Forage, being hay and/or pasture, should make …
Five Myths of Horse Nutrition
As researchers and feed companies alike continue to make progress in understanding nutrition, more and more once-commonly held beliefs about horse feed are becoming obsolete. Here are five common misconceptions about horse nutrition and what it means for you. MYTH #1 …
Feeding Tips for Stall Rest
Regardless of the diagnosis, when stall rest is on the treatment list, adjusting your feeding program to match your horse’s lack of activity can improve the experience for both you and your horse. Whether recovering from an injury, surgery, or other, …
How to Transition a Horse’s Feed
You may be thinking your horse might be in need of a senior diet, or perhaps there is a new feed available that you believe is even better for your horse. Maybe you are no longer happy with your current feed. Or, your …
Pre and Probiotics in Horse Feed
While scanning information about various horse feeds, you may have come across the phrase ‘contains prebiotics and probiotics’….Hmmm, sounds impressive, but what are they, what do they do for your horse, and why are they important? Pre- and probiotics are considered “functional ingredients” that …
Feeding Tips for Horses with Laminitis
With some adjustments your laminitic horse can lead a happy balanced life. Learn some feeding tips that will help him while on the road to recovery. Continue reading
Hoof Health and Nutrition
If your horse has ever had issues with his/her feet, the old adage, ‘no hoof, no horse’ could not ring truer. When considering hoof health, multiple factors influence the state of your horse’s feet including nutrition, conformation, environment, use and …
Powering Ponies
It is very exciting to see the popularity of ponies increasing among adults and children across disciplines, but specifically in the FEI ones such as Eventing and Dressage. Some notable ponies of late include Theodore O’Connor, Hideaways’sErin Go Bragh, and …
