horse dietary requirements

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 […]

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best vitamin and mineral supplement for horses

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 […]

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horse hindgut fermentation

Your Horse: Hindgut Fermentation Explored

Horse Hindgut Fermentation Horses are hindgut fermenters. But so are rhinos, rabbits, some rodents, and lovable-looking koalas. What does that mean, exactly? What is horse hindgut fermentation? Well, if you’ve been in many horse barns, it might mean that the fecal matter you clean up comes packaged in nice little balls. However, when we are […]

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horse hindgut ulcers

Horse Hindgut Ulcers: Symptoms, Treatments & Prevention 

Horse Hindgut Ulcers “Taking care of a horse is not just a duty; it’s a heartfelt responsibility.”   This unknown quote quite handily sums up the majority of horse owners and equine enthusiasts. Horse owners are a special lot of people who take tremendous care of their four-legged friends because they rely on them to take […]

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