Handling and storing horse feed during the hot and muggy summer months can be a challenge.

Crandell KM. 1998. Fat soluble vitamins and the performance horse. In: J. D. Pagan (Ed.) Advances in Equine Nutrition. pp. 215-228. Nottingham University Press. Nottingham, United Kingdom.

Crandell KM and S.E. Duren. 2001. Nutraceuticals: What are they and do they work? In: J. D. Pagan (Ed.) Advances in Equine Nutrition II. pp. 29-36. Nottingham University Press. Nottingham, United Kingdom. In the past five years, the world has witnessed the explosive growth of a multi- billion dollar industry known as nutraceuticals. The term […]

If you were to conduct a survey at any equestrian event you would find that many riders are feeding some sort of dietary fat to their horse. If not corn oil or vegetable oil, then a commercial high fat feed or supplement

Feeding management can greatly influence the health of the digestive tract for better or worse. A healthy digestive tract is an integral part of the total well-being of the horse.

Lawrence, L. A., R. M. Hoffman and D. S. Kronfeld. 1998. Chemical and mechanical properties of equine third metacarpals as affected by age and nutrition. In: Proc. 17th Assn. Equine Sports Med. Leesburg, VA. pp.25 -32.

Crandell KM. 1998. The importance of vitamin A to the equine diet. World Equine Veterinary Review. Vol 3/1:12-17.

Although it is widely asserted by horse owners that diet affects the tractability of horses, there have been controlled studies of this subject. A preliminary trial was conducted to investigate the effects of diet and exercise on the behavior of four stabled horses.

Crandell KM and S Duren. 1998. Feeding horses around the world. Equinews Vol. 1/2:14.

Crandell KM. 1998. Carbohydrates, the basis of the equine diet. Trail Blazer Magazine, May/June.