If your horse stretches his limbs exaggeratedly, or in a cat-like way, this could indicate abdomen or back problems. ‘Stretching is typically a way of decreasing pressure in the stomach or intestines,’ Gil explains. ‘So if you see this in your horse, it may be because he has ulcers or Read more…
If your horse can’t have access to fresh pasture due to geographic limitations or health conditions, at least make sure you’re providing plenty of quality hay throughout the day (free choice is ideal, but be sure to check with your veterinarian). How do you feed a horse without a pasture? Read more…
Horses were commonly shot after breaking their legs because they had a small chance of successful recovery. Even today, horses are often euthanized after a leg break. Here’s why: It’s difficult for a horse’s leg to heal due to a combination of factors. Can a horse survive getting shot? Bullet Read more…
Horses are fed grain to increase caloric intake. Most grain provides one and a half times more energy per pound than hay. Grain feeds typically supply more protein than hay. Working horses perform well on a diet of 12 percent protein; however, for most horses, a minimum of eight percent Read more…
Late-cut hays can provide enough energy and nutrients (i.e., carbohydrate, protein, minerals, vitamins, etc.) for most horses to thrive, even if pregnant, lactating, or exercising. They typically contain fewer weeds than early-cut hay. Which cut of hay is best for horses? Mid- to late-maturity hays are best for horses with Read more…
That’s why GRO ‘N WIN™ or Senior Balancer are the perfect ration balancers to complement your horse’s forage. Created to be fed as stand-alone feed or as a top-dress to your horse’s daily grain ration, both are formulated with a precise balance of amino acids, vitamins and minerals for ideal Read more…
Corn. Corn offers your horse the most energy among grains. You can buy whole or cracked corn, but introduce it to your horse slowly and be sure it’s free from mold. What horse feed is best for energy? Starch. Starch is a carbohydrate found in cereal grains such as barley, Read more…
Keeps your animals warmer and happier during the winter. Fodder Bundle on the Bulletin Board. A heater has an effect on animal Mood (which is different than Friendship) during the Winter when an animal is inside a barn or coop past 6PM, and the animal has 150 mood or above. Read more…
Barley is able to provide the horse with surplus digestible energy which makes it more commonly selected type of feed as compared to oats. Barley is not a perfect feed for horses but it is ideal in putting them in a certain condition. What does barley do for horses? More Read more…
Rice bran is a concentrated source of energy, which makes it ideal for horses that require additional calories to maintain body condition. The primary energy source in rice bran is fat, which is considered “cool” energy when compared to starch, known to make some horses hot. Does rice bran make Read more…