Molasses supplies horses with digestible energy because it is composed almost entirely of sucrose, glucose, and fructose, sugars that are readily absorbed from the digestive tract. The amount of molasses in a typical helping of a textured feed cannot, however, induce hyperactivity. What gives horses more energy? Starch is a Read more…
Sugar beet is a great way to provide horses with extra calories but with a high fibre, low starch diet. Linseed or rapeseed oil can be added to it for even more energy. You can also feed it along with compound feed without unbalancing the overall diet. How does sugar Read more…
For optimum digestive health horses must receive at least 1.5% of their body weight each day in roughage (grass, hay, chaff and other fibre sources) which would equal 7.5kg for a 500kg horse. Can you feed a horse just chaff? Chaff or chopped straw is commonly fed to horses and Read more…
In general, a healthy horse will have a smooth, fine, glossy coat, while the coat of a horse in ill health will lack the luster and shine derived from skin oils, making it dry and coarse. How does horse hair feel like? Horsehair can be very fine and flexible; mane Read more…
Wheatfeed is a by-product of flour milling, comprising of wheat bran, endosperm and other starch screenings. It’s a very useful ingredient in horse feed as it’s relatively high in fibre and is often used in low to medium energy feeds to provide, fibre, energy and protein. What is wheat feed? Read more…
Wild Apples and Other Fruits It’s not very common for wild horses to find fruit out in the wilderness to eat, but when it does happen it’s quite a gift for horses, and they will gladly gobble up the sweet goodies. Do wild horses eat apples? Apples and Carrots Kill Read more…
Similar to humans, some horses enjoy drinking water more than other horses and will require a higher daily intake. However, as a general rule, horses need between 5 to 10 gallons of water each day to stay healthy and hydrated. How often should a horse drink water? The average horse Read more…
A horse can, in fact, drink too much water, particularly if he suffers from certain health conditions, such as equine Cushing’s disease. Such ailments can cause a horse to exhibit polydipsia, or excessive drinking behavior. What does it mean when a horse drinks a lot of water? The two most Read more…
Hay is an area to look at. Many horses with respiratory issues have soaked or steamed hay, to reduce dust. Soaking can reduce the nutritional content of hay, so many people opt for steaming, although a more expensive set up is needed to do this properly and safely. How can Read more…
As herbivores, it is natural for horses to seek out and eat herbs, such as comfrey, red clover, garlic, dandelion and nettle, which have healing properties in their seeds, flowers, roots, stems or leaves. What is the best thing to plant for horses? Using cover crops in horse pastures Horses Read more…