Performance

March 31, 2016
Nutritional Supplements for Sport Horses
We know horse owners love nutritional supplements, and the industry reciprocates by offering hundreds of joint, coat, hoof, calming,

March 24, 2016
Antioxidants for Optimal Performance
An antioxidant cocktail has been advocated by human physicians for years, and the positive effects have also proven effective

March 02, 2016
Protein as an Energy Source for Performance Horses
For horses involved in regular athletic activity, a fiber-only diet will probably not provide enough fuel for the combined

January 11, 2016
Algae-Derived Omega-3s and Insulin Resistance in Horses
Researchers explored the use of an algae-derived omega-3 fatty acid, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), in horses with IR, hypothesizing that

August 30, 2015
Feeding Yearlings: Sales Preparation
When one prepares a yearling for sale it is important to understand the nutrient requirements of the horse and

July 01, 2015
Dietary Omega-3 Fatty Acids Improve Airway Function in Horses
Horses that are sensitive to the fine airborne particles from hay, dust, and mold spores may develop chronic inflammatory airway

June 24, 2015
Feeding Horses Based on Work Level
Obesity has become one of the biggest health- and welfare-related issues in the equine community in many developed nations worldwide.

June 18, 2015
Performance Enhancers for Horses
Generally, nutritional ergogenic aids have been suggested to be far less efficient in improving physical ability than an appropriate

October 28, 2014
Do Joint Supplements Work in Horses?
“There are several other studies both in live animals and in a laboratory setting that support the use of

June 12, 2014
Fuels for Energy Production During Equine Exercise
Carbohydrates and lipids are the major fuels used by the muscles of working horses during exercise.