Performance

Direct administration of anti-inflammatory corticosteroid drugs into joints to provide relief from discomfort remains a common practice in many Read more

Amino acids, which make up proteins, are the basic building blocks of muscle. Horses must consume at least nine Read more

Being a little heavy-handed with mineral supplements can cause more issues than it solves. Read more

When grown, cured, and baled with care, alfalfa (lucerne) hay proves appropriate for many classes of horses. Because of Read more

If more electrolytes are given than the horse requires, healthy kidneys will filter the excess sodium and other electrolytes, Read more

The performance horse may need more fat than what is found in forage to keep up with energy demands. Read more

Molds get a bad rap in the equine industry and justifiably so. Inhalation of molds contribute to equine asthma syndrome, Read more

Young, athletic horses, such as Thoroughbred yearlings and racehorses, frequently suffer a disorder of the larynx called arytenoid chondritis Read more

Hyperkalemic periodic paralysis, a genetic defect of horses, causes abnormal function of muscle cells, leading to unbalanced sodium and Read more

As the weather warms in many regions of the world, conscientious riders begin thinking about electrolyte supplementation for their horses. Exactly Read more