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. What do rolled oats do for horses? Oats are 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…
All natural range cubes can be fed to horses, and this is actually a somewhat routine practice in certain areas. Primarily, make sure that range cubes do not contain cattle additives that could be harmful to horses. Can horses eat range meal? However, horses should not be given grain-based feeds Read more…
Horses often eat hay pellets faster than traditional hay because the smaller, ground particles are easy to chew and swallow. Hay pellets also do not provide any long-stem forage. However, for horses with poor teeth, soaking these pellets can still provide important fiber and nutrients. Which is better hay or Read more…
Compared to Timothy Grass, Orchard Grass grows better in moderate drought conditions and provides a solid three hay cuttings per year. With three cuttings instead of two cuttings, Orchard Grass produces consistent soft texture hay that horses readily consume with minimal or no waste. What is the healthiest hay for Read more…
Toss clean, unsoiled bedding against the walls and into back corners. Toss manure and dirty, wet bedding into center of the stall or directly into a muck bucket or wheelbarrow. Rake out center of the stall. Sweep the center of the stall thoroughly and pick up any remaining dirty material Read more…
Wood shavings are a very popular choice since they are soft, highly absorbent and easy to clean out of the stall. The most popular type of wood used in shavings comes from pine and can vary in size from large, fluffy shavings to smaller, finer size shavings. What is the Read more…
For full boarding, which includes feeding, stall mucking, and pasture turnout, you can expect to pay $15 to $25 per day. If you self-care or pasture board, you can reduce the cost to $5 per day. How much does it cost to feed a horse on stall rest? Provide hay Read more…
One of the most critical considerations when designing a horse barn is ensuring the stall has everything a horse needs to stay safe and healthy. Obviously, a horse needs hay and water, but many other critical factors are necessary for a proper horse stall. Do horses need water in their Read more…
Horse stall mats are a great option for your home gym floor if your main concern is cost. If your main concern is performance, looks, or ease of installation there are better ways to go. I’ve personally used both horse stall mats and rubber gym flooring. Are stall mats necessary? Read more…