Feed & Nutrition

Low Starch Diets: Manage Carbohydrates to Your Horse's Best Advantage

By Shelagh Niblock - The past century has seen big changes in the role of horses in our society. Prior to World War I, horses were an essential part of our lives and were, quite literally, the “horse power” that turned the wheels of our economy...

Keeping Horses Eating

By Dr. Nerida Richards, PhD - There is nothing more frustrating or worrying than a horse that won't eat. Horses go off their feed for a variety of reasons, which can include illness, unpalatable feeds, or gastrointestinal disturbances such as...

Feeding the Top Performer

By Juliet M. Getty, PhD - We all admire the equine athlete, the captivating blend of speed, control, grace, and endurance. But the added stress of performance requires an optimal diet, with plenty of energy from carbohydrates and fats, high...

Why & How to Choose Feed Supplements

By Kentucky Equine Research - For retired horses standing in the field all day, grass may supply all the nutrients needed for energy and tissue maintenance. If a horse does much more than this, however, it might need feed supplements to make up...

Feeding during a Hay Shortage

By Ceileidh Sager - A hay shortage is a nightmare no horse owner wants to face. If your area has been affected by drought and you are anticipating a shortage of forage, begin making slight changes to your horse’s rations early on. Diet...

Bellyaches, Blockages, & Bloating: Colic Causes & Recovery

By Kentucky Equine Research - Chances are very good that anyone who keeps horses for several years will encounter colic at some time. Mild episodes may resolve on their own before a veterinarian can arrive and more serious equine abdominal...

Alfalfa Hay - Friend or Foe?

Dr. Nerida Richards, PhD - Known as lucerne in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, alfalfa hay enjoys a varied reputation amongst horse people, with some using it as a highly valued component of their horse's diet and others avoiding it with...