Performance

June 25, 2012
The Best Time to Feed Before Competition
Feeding should be timed so that all of the nutrients from a meal have been digested, absorbed, and stored

June 04, 2012
Feeding During an Endurance Ride
The actual amount and type of feed your horse should get through the ride will depend on the length

March 14, 2012
Arthritis Treatment from Mint Extract
Research has indicated that rosmarinic acid, a substance found in some plants including mint, oregano, and rosemary, may be

March 01, 2012
Feeding Management of Athletic Horses in Stressful Conditions
Most performance horses train and compete under a variety of stressful conditions that adversely affect health and performance. Feeding

February 28, 2012
Electrolyte Supplementation of Endurance Horses
Electrolytes are a critical component of an endurance horse’s nutritional program since they play an important role in maintaining

February 24, 2012
Time of Feeding Before Competition
Feeding grain with or without hay two hours before exercise will reduce FFA availability and increase glucose uptake by

January 25, 2012
From the Sales Ring to the Training Track: Feeding During the Transition
A recent study by Kentucky Equine Research reported significant decreases in bone mineral density during the first two months

January 09, 2012
Feeding Protein to Performance Horses
Feeds that oversupply protein are not economical because protein is a relatively expensive feed component, and feeding more than

January 05, 2012
Practical Nutrition Management for Stables
These few tips may help provide a simple, customizable ration and clear the feed room of clutter while maintaining

January 04, 2012
Feeding Your Horse for Show Ring Success
There is no single secret formula for show ring success, as several factors are involved in getting you and