Nutrition

The hormones insulin and leptin are responsible for energy balance. Researchers recently presented results of a study that examined Read more

Nutrition and feed management can have a major impact on your horse’s health and performance. While boarding your horse Read more

By understanding the horse’s instinctive feeding behavior, today’s feeding strategies can be shaped to mimic natural tendencies. Read more

While forages such as pasture, hay, and chaff are well-known sources of fibre, other feedstuffs are considered “super fibres” Read more

There are a number of devices designed to decrease speed and amount of hay consumption. Read more

Hungry horses will try a bite of just about anything green, but given their choice, what type of grass Read more

The average horse drinks between 5 and 10 gallons (19 and 38 liters) of water each day. Read more

Maintaining the nutritional well-being of mares and foals throughout weaning is part and parcel of a successful separation. Weaning Read more

Like humans, horses produce saliva primarily to moisten and soften food, which in turn eases its passage from the Read more

For pregnant mares that will be lactating in late winter or spring, a condition score of 6 or 6.5 Read more