Performance

Modern performance rations may contain fat at levels of 5 to 10%. Another effective and fairly popular method of Read more

Regardless of what type of work they are asked to do, horses use a certain amount of energy in Read more

Most competitive endurance horses are unable to maintain body weight on all-forage diets. These horses need additional sources of Read more

Endurance horses typically train and compete over long distances, and their nutritional needs reflect the demands of this type Read more

Emphasis should always be placed on the individual in terms of feed intake levels and exercise programs. The goal Read more

Horses are not able to eat continuously during a ride, energy sources must be digested and their products stored Read more

A performance horse’s intestinal health is critical to success. Inactivity of the digestive system, due to dehydration or electrolyte Read more

The intent of this study was to compare the metabolic responses of Arabian and Thoroughbred horses subjected to high- Read more

Two experiments were conducted to determine the effect of exercise and diet on muscle and liver glycogen repletion in Read more

Endurance horses that perform in hot environments may become dehydrated because of large sweat losses that can be as high as Read more