Equine Nutrition
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Minerals for Horses and Blocks vs Mineral Supplements
Horses require both macro and micro minerals to maintain their health. The best way to feed this is using a mineral balance pellet or supplement, like LinPro instead of feeding...
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How to Feed Mules
Learn how to feed mules with our comprehensive guide, covering their unique nutritional requirements, suitable forage, concentrates, and supplements, as well as tips for maintaining optimal health and body condition....
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Feeding a Horse During Show Season
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...
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The Importance of Free Choice Hay
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...
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Preventing Mold in Hay
Preventing mold from infesting your hay is all about humidity and heat management. Stack your hay loosely on stacks to allow for maximum air flow between bales under cover.
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Timothy Hay vs Orchard Grass Hay
Understand the benefits of feeding timothy grass and orchard grass hay for horses, with a focus on their nutritional content and the importance of high quality, palatable types of grasses. Learn...
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Forage for Overweight Horses
Horses need access to forage, preferably 24/7. For overweight horses, you can give them lower quality feeds such as stemmy hay, straw, or straw mixtures. Dr. Worth explains best practices...
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Complete Senior Feed
Complete senior feeds are feeds with more digestive nutrients and high fiber. Dr. Worth explains what complete feeds are, what senior feeds are, and how complete senior feeds work.
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Saving Money on Treats
Treats are useful for R+ training and rewarding your horse in general. However, treats can be very expensive. Dr. Worth offers some inexpensive horse treat alternatives.
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Bahia Grass Hay & Bahiagrass Pasture for Horses
We discuss the benefits of feeding bahiagrass, a perennial warm-season grass species perfect for pasture and forage for your horses. Learn about bahia grass adaptability to various soil types and...
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Feeding Horses in Winter: The Importance of Free Choice Hay
Hay is the principle source of fiber in domestic animals, and provision should be made to obtain sufficient hay for them, as hay is a far better feed in very...
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Winter Laminitis
Winter laminitis occurs in cold weather and occurs mostly in older horses. Dr. Worth describes why it occurs and how to prevent winter laminitis.