Horses are herbivores and eat grass and other vegetation; they also consume hay, oats, and other grains, as well as occasional treats like carrots or apples. What do Kentucky Derby horses eat? Their typical diet consists of two to three meals a day of grains. The traditional grain for horses Read more…
Since proper gut function is essential to the health and well-being of the horse, fiber-rich forage should be considered the foundation of a racehorse’s feeding program. Racehorses should be fed 15-20 lb (7-9 kg) per day of clean grass hay such as timothy or oaten hay. What do horses eat Read more…
Once you speak with Persephone, you’ll quickly learn that her horse has been taken, and it’s your job to find it. You have to travel to the Asphodel Arboretum to find the horse, but unfortunately, it has many guards inside it. Who should I bring the dark horse to? Dark Read more…
Kathleen Crandell, Ph. D., senior nutritionist for Kentucky Equine Research, comments, “Poultry litter is generally not recommended for use in fields that horses will be grazing or used for making horse hay because of the increased risk for salmonella contamination. Is chicken litter good fertilizer? Poultry litter is an excellent, Read more…
However, it is extremely important that horse owners are aware that feeds intended for promoting growth in cattle, chickens and swine may contain ingredients fatal to horses. What feed can horses eat? In simple terms, horses eat grass and hay or haylage, but salt, concentrates and fruits or vegetables can Read more…
The first step is to call your veterinarian immediately to determine what course of action needs to be taken. Overeating can lead to colic and laminitis, while consuming feeds not intended for horses can be fatal. Your veterinarian will be able to advise you on what to do. What happens Read more…
While not common in horses, nitrate/nitrite poisoning is serious and can be fatal. Should your horse ingest too much nitrate or nitrite, whether from forages, weeds, fertilizers or contaminated water, they may experience gastrointestinal issues. What fertilizer is best for horse pasture? Potassium sulfate (0-0-50): Potassium sulfate can be applied Read more…
Ice Therapy Made Easy Hoof issues such as laminitis and navicular disease can make a healthy horse lame and may be fatal. Fortunately, veterinarians and owners have discovered the healing power of cold therapy to help reduce the pain and inflammation that’s often associated with these common horse hoof issues. Read more…
The equine gene set is similar to other eutherian mammals and has a predicted 20,322 protein-coding genes (Ensembl build 52.2b) of which 16,617, 17,106 and 17,106 have evidenced orthology to human, mouse and dog, respectively. How many DNA does a horse have? 2.7 billion base pairsAn individual horse’s DNA contains Read more…
Draft horses. Draft horses weigh between 1,600 and 2,400 pounds, depending on the breed. Some of the common draft breeds used for carriage driving include the Percheron, Belgian, Clydesdale and Shire. Known as gentle giants, these huge horses also are bred for their good temperaments. What horses are the best Read more…