5 Things You Need to Know to Avoid Winter Colic 

Winter is right around the corner, which means a few things for horse owners: indoor lessons, blanketing, hand warmers and colic. Colic is more frequent in the winter months primarily because animals decrease their daily water intake. So, let’s talk winter colic.  Horses usually drink nearly 5-12 gallons of water per day. However, in the winter, they […]

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Understanding Hindgut Fermentation in Horses 

Understanding Hindgut Fermentation in Horses 

Forage, such as hay and pasture, should form the foundation of a horse’s diet. High-quality forage provides essential fiber, vitamins and minerals. Horses should have access to forage throughout the day to promote natural grazing behavior and maintain digestive health.  Horses are hindgut fermenters. What does this mean, exactly? To most, this simply means the fecal […]

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