Equine Nutrition

The use of mineral balancers in a horse's diet is a smart approach for ensuring optimal health and performance. These specially formulated feeds or supplements aim to balance the mineral...

Dr. Worth discusses why your horse may engage in hay dunking. Generally, equine hay dunking is normal behavior that horse owners shouldn't be concerned about. However, if the behavior has...

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)....

Get insights into the benefits and potential risks of feeding clover to horses. Learn about the nutritional values of red and white clover, recognize the signs of clover toxicity, and...

Explore the reasons why horses might eat their straw bedding and why feeding straw is not only perfectly safe, but even desirable for certain horses.

Protein in Horse Feed: Protein Requirements Horses Need and Why Protein Quality Matters When you read the feed label and it says 10 or 12 % protein, this is just...

We discuss the differences between first, second, and third cut hay, and how to choose the best hay for your horse's nutritional needs. We explain how the nutritional value and...

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...

Both timothy hay and orchard grass hay are high-quality hays that can provide horses with the fiber and nutrients they need. Dr. Worth demonstrates how to tell the difference between orchard...

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...