Like humans, horses sweat to dissipate heat. Horses sweat excessively during very hot conditions, and when they have been exercised intensely, especially when they are unfit. Horses also sweat when they have a high fever or are in pain or distress. What to do for a horse that sweats a Read more…
equine industry. The horse industry, or equine industry, is the economic activity associated with horses. This includes core agribusiness activities related to the use, possession or ownership of horses, as well as leisure activities and related economic activity that provides associated goods and services. Is there a market for horses? Read more…
Blood building supplement increases energy and stamina. Rich source of iron, vitamins and trace minerals. Yucca flavored. What does red cell do for horses? Red blood cells deliver oxygen to cells and remove carbon dioxide. This oxygen supply is critical for the performance horse during aerobic exercise and recovery. Red Read more…
Vitamin C has a low toxicity, with the major issue being gastrointestinal irritation and diarrhea at high doses (typically 20 grams/day or more). Caution should be used in insulin-resistant horses or other horses known or suspected to be iron overloaded. Can horses have too much vitamin C? There are no Read more…
Typical roughage sources are available as pasture, hay, or complete feed pellets. Alternative fiber sources are obtainable (soybean hulls, beet pulp, rice hulls, corn cobs, chaff, and straw), but these don’t necessarily alter the need to provide horses with the ability to be “trickle feeders.” Can horses survive on hay Read more…
Collectively, all of a stallion’s or sire’s offspring are called its progeny. The plural of progeny is progenies. If you are referring to a single offspring, the word get may be used. Get, however, may also be used to refer to the sire’s offspring collectively, too. What is a horse’s Read more…
Artificial insemination. Artificial insemination (AI), the most commonly used assisted reproductive technology in equine breeding, involves a series of ultrasound examinations and medications to ensure the mare is inseminated close to ovulation (pictured, above). What is the process of breeding horses? There are two general ways to “cover” or breed Read more…
The simple answer is yes, your horse could benefit from a joint supplement! Whether a performance animal or pasture pet, joint supplements help horses feel their best. What is the best supplement for joints in horses? Top 8 Joint Supplements for Horses [Validated By Research] Joint Supplements. MSM. Glucosamine. Chondroitin Read more…
Like vitamins A and D, vitamin E is present in grass and fresh hay, but levels decline as the hay ages. Alfalfa hay is a better source than grass hay. This fat-soluble vitamin has important antioxidant qualities and also supports healthy function of the horse’s nervous, immune, and reproductive systems. Read more…
Equine Feed Ingredients Complex carbs, such as alfalfa, grain hay, and beet pulp. Simple starches, such as barley, corn, and oats. Fats, including vegetable, corn, and fish oils. Proteins, such as dried whey, or linseed and canola meals. What is a good mixture for horse feed? A 50:50 ratio of Read more…