small intestine. Fats/oils are digested in the small intestine of the horse and are a concentrated source of dietary energy, providing approximately 2.25 times more energy than an equal weight of digested carbohydrates. Where is fats absorbed in the horse? the small intestineRecent studies on the digestive physiology of the Read more…
Mix 30 can be safely fed in open top containers as well as traditional lick wheel feeders. Even though Mix 30 contains NPN (Non-protein nitrogen), the level found in Mix 30 is low enough to not be a problem. Does Mix 30 have urea in it? Unlike other liquid feeds Read more…
four human steps. Since a human step is around three feet long, we can determine that four human steps cover roughly the same distance as one horse canter stride. How many steps is a trot stride? In trot, you’ll take two, and in canter, you’ll take just one stride between Read more…
The working trot is a gait of two beats on diagonal pairs of legs driven by a lively impulsion. It is of moderate stride length and a frame with the poll as the highest point. For a lengthening in the trot, the objective is to show a clear lengthening of Read more…
It’s not unusual for horses in the summer months to lose weight. The heat combined with pesky biting insects can run a horse down very quickly. Especially susceptible to the stress of heat and bugs are senior horses and those with very sensitive skins. Many thoroughbreds have this problem. Can Read more…
Most cases of hyperthyroidism in horses are caused by tumors of the thyroid gland (1–4). However, adenomas and hyperplasia are not uncommon in older horses and most thyroid tumors in the horse do not cause alterations in serum thyroid hormone levels (4). What is the main cause of hyperthyroidism? Graves Read more…
Equally toxic are cherry (black cherry, chokecherry, and fire cherry) peach and plum trees, all members of the Prunus species. These leaves also produce cyanide when wilted, affecting horses within a few hours of ingestion. What happens if a horse eats a plum pit? While they can eat the fleshy Read more…
Due to the presence of pesticides on grapes, you should always wash the grapes before giving them to your horse. While you can feed them the stems and all, the grapes are typically easy to remove and much tastier without the woody bits! Why can’t horses eat grapes? You can Read more…
Horses are VERY food motivated animals, since they are designed to be seeking food the majority of their lives, it’s pretty much ALWAYS on their minds; think horse grazing/searching for grass 17 +/- hours a day. This makes food a powerful motivator and a fantastic “paycheck”/reward during training. Are horses Read more…
Honey can be substituted for molasses. Directions: Preheat oven to 300-325 degrees. What can I substitute instead of molasses? Honey. Generally speaking, honey is very sweet, floral in flavor, and golden in color. Sorghum. Sorghum is sometimes known as sorghum molasses, which tells you how similar these syrups are. Maple Read more…