Is Low Starch Good For Horses?

It is well documented that horses are ineffective at utilising starch if fed in excess and recent studies have concluded that horses should be fed a low starch diet, as higher amounts can lead to the development of gastric ulcers, insulin resistance, laminitis and muscle myopathies (such as tying up). Read more…

Can Horses Process Fat?

However, research suggests that horses can handle up to 20% fat in the total diet. Owners should gradually introduce supplemental fat into horses’ diets gradually to avoid digestive upset. Because horses have no gall bladder, bile is secreted directly into the small intestines to help digest fat. Can horses digest Read more…

What Does Concentrate Mean For Horses?

Concentrates include feed such as sweet feed, grains, and pellets, and they are typically added to a horse’s diet to compensate for any nutrient insufficiencies in forages. Working, growing, and pregnant/lactating horses typically need more energy or protein than hay or pasture can offer alone. How much concentrate should a Read more…

Can You Breed Horses Apple?

When breeding horses, you can use golden apples, enchanted golden apples or golden carrots, whichever you prefer. In this example, we will breed the horses using two golden apples. With the golden apples selected in your hot bar, you will need to feed one golden apple to each of the Read more…