Protein. Proteins are made up of amino acids and contribute to building the body of the horse. As a major component of all tissues, protein is critical for muscle and bone development. The higher the growth rate, the more protein is required by the horse. Why are proteins important for Read more…
Selling and Buying Horses. To sell your horse, go to its profile and click on the Update tab. You can select a trade duration between 1 – 7 days. You can specify a starting bid for an auction and/or set a buyout price. What is the rarest coat color in Read more…
Hay belly happens when your horse eats hay that has too much fiber and not enough protein. Protein is essential for muscle mass and strength, good digestion, cell repair, and a healthy immune system. Fiber provides energy and keeps your horse’s stomach comfortably full. How do you prevent hay belly Read more…
If your horse is dropping feed, it’s highly likely they are experiencing some pain or discomfort while chewing. To alleviate this, they may adopt an unusual chewing pattern and, thus, drop food. Dropping food is one of the most common signs that your horse needs a dental examination. Why does Read more…
It is believed that as little as one pound of this plant can be fatal if consumed by a horse. The nightshade plant is a trailing, shrub type plant that produces purple flowers and is found in wooded areas, fields, and along roadsides in North America. All parts of the Read more…
When added to a diet composed entirely of hay and grain, corn oil can grossly imbalance the omega-6 to omega-3 ratio, which makes tissues vulnerable to inflammation. Is corn oil inflammatory? Corn oil is high in inflammatory omega-6 fats and made from GMO corn. It’s also highly refined and produces Read more…
Wild horses eat the grass, shrubs, and forage which goes through their body and comes out as manure. This manure then feeds the land, which creates more grass, forage, and plants to continue to feed the horses and other animals. The more the horses eat, the more manure they produce. Read more…
However, eating too much too quickly can lead to serious abdominal pain, known as grass colic. A type of spasmodic colic, grass colic is caused by gas build-up in the digestive tract. Can grass make a horse colic? Too much forage, especially in the form of fresh grass, might cause Read more…
Feeding to Prevent Colic Feed your horse only what he needs. Stick with your feeding program. With grain, think small and often. Keep him moving. Get sand out of the ration. Remove manure from paddocks and fields. Use dewormers effectively. Don’t miss out! What can I feed my horse to Read more…
Horse hay typically costs between $15 and $30 per bale. The price of hay varies depending on the hay type, the quality, and the geographical location. For example, horse hay is typically more expensive in California than in Louisiana, where there is plenty of grass. What is the cheapest hay Read more…