Improving Body Condition After Winter
Every spring, we are inundated with a single question from horse owners: “My horse lost some weight over the winter, but I didn’t notice until he shed out his winter coat and I saw his ribs. What do I do now?” Winter … Continue reading →
Every spring, we are inundated with a single question from horse owners: “My horse lost some weight over the winter, but I didn’t notice until he shed out his winter coat and I saw his ribs. What do I do now?” Winter … Continue reading →
Replacing Hay with Complete Horse Feed
A large boarding barn asked me to stop out and review their feed program as they were going to be making a change. The farm has over 100 horses in their care, and wanted to review the proposed change prior … Continue reading →
A large boarding barn asked me to stop out and review their feed program as they were going to be making a change. The farm has over 100 horses in their care, and wanted to review the proposed change prior … Continue reading →
Allergy, Intolerance, or Irritation?
Horses experience a variety of situations related to plants, insects and chemicals that can be the source of discomfort or a variety of clinical symptoms. These reactions can be broken down into several areas: A feed or a food allergy … Continue reading →
Horses experience a variety of situations related to plants, insects and chemicals that can be the source of discomfort or a variety of clinical symptoms. These reactions can be broken down into several areas: A feed or a food allergy … Continue reading →
Stretching Your Horse Hay Supply
This article is courtesy of Krishona Martinson, PhD, University of Minnesota. Most horse owners have noticed that the price of feed (both hay and grain) has increased. At a hay auction in Sauke Center, MN, the 10-year average for horse … Continue reading →
This article is courtesy of Krishona Martinson, PhD, University of Minnesota. Most horse owners have noticed that the price of feed (both hay and grain) has increased. At a hay auction in Sauke Center, MN, the 10-year average for horse … Continue reading →
How Much Do I Feed My Senior Horse?
Most of us have that one special senior horse – maybe he’s been with us for a long time, or maybe you’ve rescued him in his old age from a bad situation. Whatever the case, most people have had some … Continue reading →
Most of us have that one special senior horse – maybe he’s been with us for a long time, or maybe you’ve rescued him in his old age from a bad situation. Whatever the case, most people have had some … Continue reading →
Body Condition Scoring Horses – a Hands-On Project!
Most of you met our old horse, Fred, in an earlier blog post I did. Well, I am happy to report that Fred is flourishing in his new home and we like to think that he likes it here quite … Continue reading →
Most of you met our old horse, Fred, in an earlier blog post I did. Well, I am happy to report that Fred is flourishing in his new home and we like to think that he likes it here quite … Continue reading →
“It Must Be the Pellets!”
A couple weeks ago, I transitioned a large breeding farm from textured feed to pellets. Despite the farm manager’s reluctance, the feed program was changed. The horses were doing well and everyone seemed pleased. Late one afternoon I received a frantic … Continue reading →
A couple weeks ago, I transitioned a large breeding farm from textured feed to pellets. Despite the farm manager’s reluctance, the feed program was changed. The horses were doing well and everyone seemed pleased. Late one afternoon I received a frantic … Continue reading →
Starch Levels in Feed
In my previous blog post on this topic, we explored the role starch plays in the horse’s diet. After (hopefully) warming you up to the idea of how useful this nutrient can be, I’d like to now dig in to … Continue reading →
In my previous blog post on this topic, we explored the role starch plays in the horse’s diet. After (hopefully) warming you up to the idea of how useful this nutrient can be, I’d like to now dig in to … Continue reading →
In Defense of Starch
Like a celebrity on a downward spiral, starch has been getting a lot of press in the last few years…and most of it negative. Unlike celebrities, starch doesn’t gain anything from the media exposure. Although it may be unpopular, I’d … Continue reading →
Like a celebrity on a downward spiral, starch has been getting a lot of press in the last few years…and most of it negative. Unlike celebrities, starch doesn’t gain anything from the media exposure. Although it may be unpopular, I’d … Continue reading →
What Makes it ‘Premium’ Nutrition?
Aside from price, how do you know if a feed that is advertised as premium nutrition, really is? Here are some tips to help you decode the premium puzzle. First, a word about forage….Forage, being hay and/or pasture, should make … Continue reading →
Aside from price, how do you know if a feed that is advertised as premium nutrition, really is? Here are some tips to help you decode the premium puzzle. First, a word about forage….Forage, being hay and/or pasture, should make … Continue reading →
