“Alfalfa is one component that can be safely removed from the diet of metabolic horses. In its stead, a mid-quality grass hay should be fed in appropriate quantities,” Whitehouse said. Is alfalfa hard on horses kidneys? Answer. Alfalfa (lucerne) products, whether hay, cubes, or pellets, are not known to cause Read more…
Excessive magnesium will be excreted in the urine, but overdoses have been linked to decreased calcium and phosphorus uptake, compromised intestinal integrity, heart conduction problems and renal trouble, so it’s important not to over supplement. How much magnesium oxide should I feed my horse? The amount you add will vary Read more…
Intestinal parasites can cause weight loss by interfering with the horse’s intestinal absorption of vital nutrients. Maintain regular deworming practices. What causes rapid weight loss in horses? Weight loss is a relatively common issue that horse owners are faced with. While these cases can sometimes be frustrating, for the majority Read more…
5 ways to help your horse lose weight and get him fitter and healthier Get exercising. Even if your horse isn’t ridden, you can lunge, long rein, use horse walkers, track systems, or walk in-hand to help them burn a few calories. Reduce hard food intake. Restrict grazing. Look at Read more…
The milk comes from mares or female horses. It’s low in fat and protein and high in lactose. Some have said the milk can help with skin problems. Some people in Russia and Asia have been drinking mare’s milk for more than 2,500 years. Why do they milk a horses? Read more…
An overweight horse, or one suffering from laminitis, may not have a magnesium deficiency, but adding 30g of cinnamon to its morning feed, and hanging a good mineral lick in the stable to provide magnesium, can correct any such shortage. What does cinnamon do to horses? Antioxidant-rich Cinnamon is a Read more…
The leaves and stems of potato plants and other members of the nightshade family contain the alkaloid solanine, which causes nervous system impairment (weakness and incoordination), digestive problems and abdominal pain. Green parts of the plants are toxic, and all parts of the wild nightshades are poisonous. Can horses eat Read more…
So what makes horse manure an excellent fertilizer? Horse manure contains organic matter which, when applied to plants in the garden can give them the best start and enable them to grow more quickly and become stronger and healthier too. What is the best manure for a vegetable garden? Pig, Read more…
Understanding your horse’s life stage is important in determining nutritional needs, exercise requirements, and necessary dental veterinary care that can help you maximize the quality of life and longevity of your equine partner. What are the life stages of a horse? The horse has a life cycle that can be Read more…
A well trained horse and legs in motion are called gaits. The three natural should walk at least four miles an hour. gaits of the horse are the walk, trot, and trot. What is the word for a horse walking? gaita manner of walking, stepping, or running. any of the Read more…