Naturally, horses obtain sufficient amounts of vitamin E through lush green pasture. However, this is not a realistic option for all horse owners. Another option to increase vitamin E levels in a deficient animal is through supplementation. Does grass have vitamin E? Grass contains somewhere between 30 to 100 IU Read more…
show jumping. show jumping, competitive equestrian event in which horse and rider are required to jump, usually within a time limit, a series of obstacles that have been designed for a particular show. What is Olympic horse jumping called? ShowjumpingShowjumping is one of three equestrian sports at the Olympic Games, Read more…
Provide plenty of roughage A horse should eat one to two percent of their body weight in roughage every day. Horses who spend much of their time in stalls aren’t doing much grazing, but their natural feeding patterns can be replicated by keeping hay in front of them for most Read more…
Feed may reach the large colon in as little as seven hours post-feeding and will stay here for 48 to 65 hours. The small colon reclaims excess water and returns it to the body. This is where fecal balls are formed. Fecal balls are the undigested and mostly indigestible portion Read more…
Good doers generally require only 1.5% of their body weight in hay each day. So a 500kg good doer only needs 7.5kg of good quality hay daily. It is essential for a horse’s mental and physical health that it gets enough fibre especially when limiting calorie intake. What does it Read more…
By reinforcing the chemical processes that fats, carbohydrates and proteins undergo, Vitamin B12 supplements offer a simple way to maintain your horse’s normal energy levels and strength. They may also help maintain the horse’s state of calm. How much B12 should I give my horse? DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Cattle, Horses, Read more…
Feeding alfalfa hay is good for horses that have difficulty putting and keeping on weight and for those in training. Alfalfa is bad for fast-growing young horses and ones with liver or kidney problems. And alfalfa is not so good for horses that don’t need the extra calories or protein. Read more…
Offer very small feeds at a time – just like when we’re feeling ill, horses can also be put off by having huge amounts of feed put in front of them. Try adding succulents, such as apples or carrots, to make the feed more palatable. What to do for a Read more…
The way to tame it is, while not holding an item, click on the Horse like you would to use an item. The Horse will most likely buck you off. You need to repeat this until hearts appear, but you can also feed the Horse Apples, Wheat, Golden Apples, Golden Read more…
A horse who coughs after eating could have a dental problem or structural issue in his esophagus. Or, it could be the result of dusty feed. Why is my horse coughing up hay? It is frequently caused by an allergy, most often mold or dust. IAD is a condition that Read more…