Horses on Declining Pasture As the seasons transition and grass growth slows, many equine enthusiasts face the same challenges: how to maintain body condition, gut health, and performance when pastures start to decline. Pasture provides not only forage and nutrients but also a natural environment for movement and grazing behavior. However, as grass quality and […]
Category: Nutritional Health
A Guide to Horse Dietary Requirements
We’re horse lovers. We know their daily requirements are simple – hay, water, brushing, reassurance of how great they truly are and some horse treats. Seriously though, horses have a unique digestive system with unique dietary needs. Horses are hindgut fermenters whose nutritional health hinges on a balance of forage, concentrates, vitamins, minerals and clean […]
Equine Nutrition: Performance Starts from Within
Equine Nutrition Nutrition plays a primary role in the health, performance and longevity of our equine companions. As herbivorous animals, plant-eaters, with complex digestive systems, horses require a carefully balanced diet to meet their energy, protein, vitamin and mineral needs. Providing proper equine nutrition supports physical health, in addition to mental well-being, immunity and overall […]
What is the Best Vitamin and Mineral Supplement for Horses?
Everyone likes choices. That is surely evident if you are an equine enthusiast who has been down the aisle of any feed or farm store lately. Or should we say aisles? When it comes to choices for our horses, there are MANY choices. Supplement after supplement line the shelves, which can leave you in […]