Heat Stress in Horses Summer is still months away, but Mother Nature doesn’t know that. The temperatures are already climbing, and just like humans don’t enjoy heat and humidity, your equine companion also has a certain threshold for heat. Horses have a natural ability to handle extreme temperatures when kept within the upper and lower […]
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What To Consider When Transitioning to a Forage-only Diet for Horses
Forage-only Diet for Horses Diet fads come and go, and that is true for our equine companions. In the last year, returning to their heritage and providing forage-based and forage-only diets increased in popularity with horse owners. Horses are natural grazers, so it makes sense that they would gravitate toward forage. However, there are definite […]
Using Horse Dewormer to Prevent Parasitic Colic
Parasites. Out of sight, out of mind. That’s why we don’t often think about them targeting our equine companions. But when parasites attack, they do so in ways that can lead to some heavy internal damage, including colic. Taking preventative measures, including using horse dewormer, is a great step in keeping parasites away. However, first, […]
Why You Should Slow Feed Horses: Improve Digestive Health, Decrease Colic
As humans, we are often guilty of rushing through meals. Time is a precious commodity, and we chow down our food on the go, just to get to the next meeting, event or task. Well, not every animal is built to throw back their food and get going—that includes some people! This is especially true […]
