Will oats put weight on a horse? Oats are a good addition to a horse’s diet because they contain a great deal of biotin, which is good for hoof and coat health. In combination with a balanced feed formula, they can help a horse gain and maintain weight. Is rolled Read more…
One of the most important reasons for feeding whole oats to your horses instead of crushed or steamed and rolled is because to maintain the fat content it is necessary to feed the kernel. Correct chewing and digestion depend very much on feeding the husk. Which oats are better for Read more…
The first priority when looking at a horse is to determine if it is balanced. To begin with, the horse should carry equal weight on his front end and back end and on his topline and underline. This is determined by the skeletal structure of the horse allowing for correct Read more…
by Ron Meredith. Balance is one of those terms in the horse industry that is so misused that it’s become mythunderstood. All it really means is that the horse is distributing his weight equally on all four feet. We want him carrying as much of his weight on the right Read more…
Even though oats are the grain lowest in sugar and starch, at around 45 to 50% starch they are still far too high in starch for horses on a low sugar and starch diet, eg insulin resistant horses, horses prone to laminitis, those with disorders like Cushings or PSSM etc, Read more…
As long as a horse’s teeth, especially its molars, are sound and free of disease, horses have no trouble breaking the tough outer coat of the kernels, which exposes the nutritious center to digestive enzymes. Is Whole corn OK for horses? The take home message is that corn can be Read more…
No! Horses should not consume chicken feed since it was designed for the nutritional needs of chickens. It will not contain the correct nutrients for horses and may even contain additives that are dangerous for your equine friend. What is the healthiest diet for a horse? Horses are naturally grazers, Read more…
fly mask. A fly mask or fly cap is a mask used on horses to cover the eyes, jaw, and sometimes the ears and muzzle to protect from flies. The mask is semi-transparent and made from a mesh allowing the horse to see and hear while wearing it. Why put Read more…
Rolling in mud or dirt is a natural way horses condition their coats and protect themselves from insects. And similar to a pig rolling in a cool puddle of muck on a hot day, horses can also reduce their body temperature by finding a chilly patch of mud to roll Read more…
Flank: side of the trunk of a horse. Fetlock joint: joint between the cannon and the pastern. Toe: front of the hoof. Which side of the horse is the outside? The term “outside” is defined as the side of your body that is closest to the rail/arena fence, and the Read more…