Commercial feeds made for other animals, such as chickens, cattle, sheep and goats are simply inappropriate to feed to horses. Horses have specific dietary requirements which these feeds cannot satisfy. However, if these feeds contain additives or are medicated, the outcome can be deadly. What foods should not be fed Read more…
Unprocessed cottonseed or cottonseed hulls are not commonly fed to horses. Usually these products are relatively expensive, and the lint attached to the seed coat makes them hard to process and feed. Is cottonseed good for horses? The protein quality of cottonseed meal is considered low because it has about Read more…
Feed grain in small amounts and often Small, frequent meals not only are more natural for the horse, but they also allow the horse to better digest and use their food. When a horse is fed too much at once, the food isn’t digested as effectively. Why do horses need Read more…
Horse Specialists for years have continued to recommend that horse owners feed their horses by weight and not by volume. This is because feeds have different densities and one can easily over feed digestible energy by using volume measures alone. Why is it important to weigh horse feed? Weighing what Read more…
A supplement’s shelf life can range from 12 months to 2 years. The expiration date can be found on the product label. Never feed a supplement past its expiration date. How long does it take for a supplement to work on a horse? It takes several days for the supplement Read more…
Glucosamine is used by people to treat inflammation, breakdown, and loss of cartilage via osteoarthritis. But, it’s also a highly effective treatment for horses. What does glucosamine do to horses? Glucosamine for horses helps to support horse joint health by assisting with the production and maintenance of cartilage; naturally targeting Read more…
Only small amounts of the macro-minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, chloride, magnesium, and sulfur are needed daily. Calcium and phosphorus are needed in a specific ratio ideally 2:1, but never less than 1:1. What minerals do horses need daily? Trace minerals are minerals horses need in an even Read more…
Some horses eat their feed very quickly, “bolting” down their meals. This may simply be their normal behavior, or it may have developed in response to living conditions. Horses that compete for feed in a herd often learn to eat fast in a competitive setting. How do I stop my Read more…
Vitamins and minerals are nutrients that horses need. The National Research Council’s (NRC) “Nutrient Requirement of Horses” lists estimates of daily needs. Ration balancers provide your horse with the vitamins and trace minerals most forages lack. Do horses need vitamins and minerals? Horses need vitamins A, B, C, D, E, Read more…
Joint supplements contain ingredients such as glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, and hyaluronic acid and are used to help keep joints healthy and avoid future problems. This means that the best time to start a joint supplement is actually before your horse starts to show signs of joint pain and discomfort. What Read more…