Pea protein is a dietary supplement rich in protein, iron and essential amino acids. It provides horses with all of the benefits of protein, from supporting muscle growth and recovery to maintaining healthy skin and hooves. Can horses eat pea protein? Pea protein is a good source of protein to Read more…
They do, but corn isn’t very good for horses due to the high simple carbohydrate and sugar content, and sweet corn is even worse. Horses should never be fed corn on the cob, either field corn or sweet corn, due to the risk of them choking . Is sweetcorn poisonous Read more…
Giving your horse the old stink-eye is a sure way to get it on your bad side, and research backs that up. A new study shows they don’t only notice when you’re in a bad mood, they remember it later, even if you’ve done nothing to upset them. Can horses Read more…
Atypical myopathy (“Sycamore poisoning”) is a potentially fatal disease of horses in the UK and Northern Europe caused by eating Sycamore seeds (“helicopters”) or possibly leaves. What is the most toxic plant to horses? Nine poisonous plants horses should avoid Ragwort. While ragwort has a bitter taste and is rarely Read more…
Causes of Liver Disease in Horses Certain grasses and clovers can cause your horse to develop liver disease, such as alsike clover, Panicum grasses, ragwort, fiddleneck or hound’s tongue. Inflammation or an infection in the bile duct can also cause liver disease. What can cause liver disease in horses? Liver Read more…
The Thuja (also known as “Arborvitae”) is a genus of an evergreen tree. Because of its toxic substances they are a real danger for any animals and especially for horses. What trees can horses be around? Below is a mix of deciduous and evergreen native trees to inspire your decision-making. Read more…
Whole, roasted soybeans are an excellent source of dietary fat and protein. They are highly palatable to horses. Mad Barn’s Feed Bank provides nutritional profiles on +3,000 forages, feeds and supplements used in the equine diet. Are soybeans safe for horses? Horses should not be offered raw soybeans because they Read more…
The primary seeding times for cool-season species are late winter/spring (late February to mid-May, depending upon location) and late summer (August to mid-September). Late winter/spring seedings are not common. What seed is best for horse pasture? Grass mixtures containing the following species are good for Midwest horse pastures. Endophyte-free tall Read more…
Since buttercups are perennials, once they are heavily established in a pasture, it may be necessary to use an herbicide to remove them. It may take several herbicide applications to reduce the population of buttercups. Ally/Cimarron is a very safe and effective herbicide for controlling buttercups. What are the yellow Read more…
In large amounts, the leaves and acorns are poisonous to horses due to the toxin tannic acid and they cause kidney damage and gastroenteritis. Horse owners are encouraged to fence off oak trees from their pasture, especially if forage is scarce. Is Live Oak safe for horses? The oak tree, Read more…