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Category Archives: Horse Feed
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, …
Vitamin K in Horse Diets
Vitamin K is one of the fat-soluble vitamins, meaning it can be stored up in the body. The main function of this vitamin is for blood clotting to occur, which we all know is critical to our accident-prone horses! The …
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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 …
Balanced Mineral Supplements for Horses
I had stopped at one of my large training barns to check on their horses diets, as they had just returned from a recent show circuit. The owner said the horses were doing well, but he was going to tweak …
Vitamin E in Horse Diets
Vitamin E is one of the fat-soluble vitamins, meaning it can be stored up in the body, and is of significant interest in horse nutrition. It is thought to be involved in muscular efficiency and may play a role as …
Vitamin D for Horses
Vitamin D is one of the fat-soluble vitamins, meaning it can be stored up in the body. It is often referred to as the “Sunshine Vitamin”, since the easiest way for both you and your horse to get your daily …
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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
Vitamin A for horses
Vitamin A is one of the fat-soluble vitamins, meaning it is stored up in the body. It is potentially the most commonly deficient vitamin for horses that do not receive commercial feeds or do not have access to green forage. Roughages …
Types of Vitamins in Horse Diets
There are two main classes of vitamins: fat-soluble and water-soluble. Fat-Soluble Vitamins: The fat-soluble vitamins are A, D, E, and K, and they are listed on horse feed tags as IU/lb. This stands for “International Units per Pound”. They are …
Calcium and Phosphorus Levels in Horse Diets
Where do calcium and phosphorus come from, and what can you as a horse owner do to balance the diet? As always, first examine your hay source. Legumes are better sources of calcium than are the grass hays, but neither …
