Equine Nutrition

Geophagia Unearthed: Unveiling the Reasons Horses Eat Dirt  Understanding Geophagia in Equine Behavior: What Does it Mean When Your Horse is Eating Dirt? Geophagia, the act of a horse eating...

It's almost always better to feed a horse at ground level. A horse's teeth, sinuses, and mouth were designed to eat off the ground and as such, it's the ideal...

Ever wondered why your horse seems perpetually hungry, acting as if he's starving despite regular feedings? Horses have unique digestive systems designed to constantly consume forage (hay and pasture grass)....

Protein Requirements in Horse Diets Protein is a vital nutrient in a horse’s diet, playing a key role in growth, muscle maintenance, and overall health. The amount of protein a...

We examine the equine microbiome,  the importance of microbial balance in a horse's hindgut, the critical role of prebiotics and probiotics, and the significance of feeding sufficient fiber for optimal...

Dr. Worth has 3 tips for you on how to feed your horse on a budget: feed your hay in a net or bucket so it doesn't get trampled by...

Everything you need to know about feeding your horse during show season: from fat sources, to feeding on a trailer, to water intake. Feed your horse right during the competition...

Horses should be fed a mainly forage diet and only adding in grain as needed. In almost all cases, horses should have access to fiber at all times. For overweight...

In cold weather the best thing to feed horses is fiber as much as they will eat. Good quality hay is the best answer. Horses digest the fiber in the...

Feeding Cushings ponies with no teeth can be difficult. Soaked hay cubes are your best bet but rice bran can also help.

Alfalfa, the legume, is a hay commonly fed to horses. Here we discuss how to identify alfalfa hay, when to feed it, and explain what the difference is between grass...

Dr. Worth discusses NSCs (non-structural carbohydrates) in horse feed, how carbs act as important energy sources for horses, the effect of high sugar and starch content in a horse's diet,...