Horses can utilise 85 to 90% of the energy in fat compared to around 60% from carbohydrate sources such as grain. Protein is the third major energy source. During strenuous exercise muscle protein is broken down to amino acids which in combination with those derived from feed, can be used Read more…
Kisouma. The horses ridden by the samurai were mostly sturdy Kisouma, native horses that resembled stocky ponies rather than modern-day thoroughbreds. Did Samurais use horses? For roughly a thousand years, from about the 800s to the late 1800s, warfare in Japan was dominated by an elite class of warriors known Read more…
There is no established ratio of Omega 6 to Omega 3 for horses, however a horse’s natural diet contains more Omega 3 than Omega 6, so keeping your horse’s diet ratio at 1: 1 or less is logically what will be best. How much omega-3 does a horse need? If Read more…
Can horses eat carrots? Yes, horses can eat carrots and they typically look forward to getting them as treats. Carrots contain a bushel of vitamins that are essential for a horse’s wellbeing. Always feed any treats with caution, however, and understand that they are only meant to be fed in Read more…
Carbohydrates are the main energy source used in most feeds. The main building block of carbohydrates is glucose. Soluble carbohydrates such as starches and sugars are readily broken down to glucose in the small intestine and absorbed. What is the main source of energy for horses? CarbohydratesCarbohydrates provide the primary Read more…
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 should you not feed horses? Read more…
Alfalfa hay is an excellent source of energy, protein, calcium and some other nutrients for horses. Its concentrations of protein and calcium meet the nutrient needs of horses in high levels of production, such as growth and lactation, but exceed the nutrient requirements of horses in other life stages. What Read more…
For maintenance of body weight and to support normal daily activity, the digestible energy (DE) requirement of the nonworking adult horse in good body condition is estimated to be on average 0.03 Mcal/kg bodyweight (see related tables), with a minimum requirement of 0.03 Mcal/kg for easy keepers (ie, draft, warmblood, Read more…
6 Ways You Can Help Horses In Need Volunteer for a Rescue. One great way to help horses in need is to volunteer for a horse rescue. Donate to a Rescue. If you want to help horses in need, consider donating to a rescue. Host a Fundraising Event. Report a Read more…
Customers tell us they can’t feed their horses carrots because they are high in sugar. FACT: Raw carrots contain only 4.7% sugar and 1.4% starch. Carrots are 85% water! Compare that to average hay at 8 to 10% sugar, and non molassed sugar beet at 5 to 8% sugar. Are Read more…