For thin laminitic horses, consider providing calories from beet pulp (without molasses), alfalfa hay or cubes, soy hulls, or vegetable oil. Is alfalfa good for horses with laminitis? Due to it’s low starch and sugar content alfalfa is ideal for laminitis prone horses or ponies and those with muscle problems. Read more…
For insulin-resistant horses, beet pulp is a good choice because it does not cause a significant glycemic response as it is being digested. Despite its low-carbohydrate status, it can help put weight on some thin horses through the energy that is released when it is fermented in the hindgut. What Read more…
A mature horse doing moderate to heavy work needs about 2 to 2.15 lb (0.9-1 kg) of protein a day. An owner could feed 22 lb (10 kg) of grass or hay and add 2 to 4 lb (0.9-1.8 kg) of fortified feed to meet the protein requirement. How much Read more…
Joint supplements for older horses are essential to maintain good musculoskeletal health throughout work and retirement. Ensuring condition is maintained in the structures involved with movement and motion is imperative to longevity and health. What is the best joint supplement for an older horse? Answer. Glucosamine, chondroitin, sodium hyaluronate, and Read more…
Management: Keep your horse at a healthy weight. Keep feet properly trimmed. Keep your horse moving. Monitor the footing when turning out and riding. Be sure to warm up and stretch your horse before exercising. Incorporate passive range of motion exercise into your horse’s daily schedule. Work with your veterinarian. Read more…
CLOVER is unsuitable forage for horses and although rye-grass is OK in SMALL quantities, the fact it is low-endophyte or endophyte free (which produce myco-toxins) does not render it suitable for horses.. What is the healthiest grass for horses? Grazing perennial cool-season grasses We then determined that horses preferred mixtures Read more…
Grains commonly fed to horses are oats, barley, corn, milo, wheat, rice, and rye. These grains can vary widely in energy, protein, fiber, and weight. Is wheat OK for horses? Wheat can be fed to horses provided it is introduced gradually and balanced correctly with roughage. This applies to all Read more…
Chicken feed does not meet the nutritional needs of horses, can cause colic, laminitis and very severe choking any if which can kill a horse. What happens to horses when they eat chicken feed? The most common concerns when a horse ingests another commercial feed is intestinal upset. Even if Read more…
What type of straw is best for horse feed? Oaten or barley straw is generally softer (less indigestible fibre) than wheaten straw and is therefore more commonly used for feed. Is barley straw better than wheat straw? What kind of straw is best? Barley straw is the best all-rounder for Read more…
It may seem shocking, but it is true! Can cows eat bread? Cows can eat bread and most of them love it! Many cattle owners feed bread to their cows to supplement their regular diets. Is it OK for horses to eat bread? There is no harm in occasionally feeding Read more…