Horse nutrition

The National Research Council (NRC) creates nutritional requirements for each species. With horses they use a calculator that factors in specific things for each individual horse in order to be ce…

I sort of forgot one of my favorite topics in the “C”s so I am going back just to add this post about Chia seeds. Then on ward to the “E”s !! Most horse owners understand th…

Nutrient deficiency in horses is something every horse owner needs to know about. Check out this list for the subtle signs.

Step aside, old-school wheat bran mashes: check out this video and infographic from Lighthoof to customize a warm, slurpy mash to treat your horse this winter! Occasional or daily mashes have numerous benefits for horses, including getting your horse to drink more water and supporting digestive motility. Plus horses love them! Enjoy these mash ideas...

Talking about supplements could easily be a 3-hour endeavor. There is so much to know…and not enough time! Seriously, supplements are one of the most complex things (at least in my brain). Th…

We need to be careful about what treats and different feeds we give a horse. Some foods that may seem attractive to a horse may actually be quite toxic.

Can my horse eat herbs? There are many herbs that have health benefits for your horse. Learn the best herbs to feed your horse.

While many people may think that a horse’s diet is pretty simple, it is actually far more complex than most people realize. But what do horses eat and how much should you feed your horse?

Equine nutritionist, Shannon Pratt-Phillips, Ph.D., explains that of all the cereal grains, oats have the most appropriate nutritional profile for horses.

As a horse owner, you’re probably quick to notice when something seems not-quite-right with your horse. But figuring out exactly what it is can take weeks (or even months) to get to the bottom of.…