Tag Archives: Gut Health

In Defense of Starch

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Megan C.

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 …

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Posted in Digestive System, Feeding Management, Horse Feed, Ingredients in Horse Feed, Starches & Carbohydrates
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Pre and Probiotics in Horse Feed

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Megan C.

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 …

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Posted in Care and Management, Changing Horse Feed, Digestive System, Horse Nutrition, Senior Horses
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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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Posted in Horse Feed, Horse Nutrition, Supplements
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