Grains can be important sources of selenium because many are grown in selenium adequate zones of the country. Garlic can also be high in selenium. Brans in general, whether wheat or rice, are good sources of selenium. The most common source of selenium in horse feeds, sodium selenite, is absorbed Read more…
The good microbes in probiotics will help maintain the proper pH in the horse’s gut and help avoid ulcers. Do probiotics help with ulcers in horses? Similarly, equine probiotics and prebiotics can aid with the treatment of a variety of common issues including stomach ulcers in horses. What is the Read more…
A horse’s mouth is very sensitive and is also one of the horses’ important means of communication. What bit is best for a horse with a sensitive mouth? Best bits for sensitive tongues The KK correction bit from Sprenger is perfect for horses with a thick and fleshy tongue as Read more…
Racehorses are also exempt from capital gains tax this is because they are viewed as ‘wasting chattels’ meaning they are assets with a useful life of under 50 years. What is considered a wasting asset? A wasting asset is defined as any asset which has a predictable life which does Read more…
As part of the digestion process, the horse’s stomach manufactures and secretes hydrochloric acid, creating a naturally acidic environment. Do horses constantly produce stomach acid? The lower 2/3 of the stomach is glandular and secretes hydrochloric acid for digestion but also mucous and bicarbonate that provide protection from the acid. Read more…
Alfalfa is a nutrient-dense forage containing crude proteins, calcium, and high-quality fiber without a lot of sugars. These qualities make it excellent hay to feed underweight horses. Is alfalfa high in fiber for horses? Alfalfa is an important component of an active horse’s diet. Safely fed to horses for thousands Read more…
Horses are herbivores. They have a sensitive, easily upset digestive system. To prevent digestive problems and poor digestion related to an unsuitable diet or stress and maintain your horse’s digestive health and performance, specific feed supplements designed to aid your horse’s digestion can be used. Do horses have sensitive stomachs? Read more…
Definition of ‘horse manure’ It’s all a load of old horse manure. What is horse scat? Horse poop is called manure, but it can also go by many names such as horse buns, horse pucky, horse chips, road apples, horse hooey, or horse apples. Horse manure is green-hued and should Read more…
Fodder (/ˈfɒdər/), also called provender (/ˈprɒvəndər/), is any agricultural foodstuff used specifically to feed domesticated livestock, such as cattle, rabbits, sheep, horses, chickens and pigs. What is horse feed called? Roughage/Forage Roughage, found in hay or grass, is the bulk of the horse’s food. Grass or alfalfa hay, or a Read more…
Horse dung is mixed in the soil for making pots in order to open the pores for air to enter into the soil. Why is the horse dung mixed in the soil? – Why is the horse dung mixed in soil? Dada–Burnt horse dung helps open up the pores in Read more…