To summarize, soybeans, in various forms, are quality protein, fat and fibre ingredients which work very well in creating a healthy and balanced diet for horses. Soy is a superior choice for equine feeds when compared to other ingredients available and it has been fed to horses for many years Read more…
There is no value to feeding corn oil to horses. It is highly processed and is one of the highest in inflammation-promoting Omega 6 fatty acids and very low in anti-inflammatory Omega 3 fatty acids. Is corn oil an inflammatory oil? Corn oil is high in inflammatory omega-6 fats and Read more…
Soybean oil is a dense source of calories for horses that need more energy in their diets. Soy-based oils are affordable, palatable and a good option for horses that are exercising or need to gain weight. The oil does have a high ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids. Is Read more…
No, humans shouldn’t eat horse oats because they contain the hull of the oats, even if they’re crimped or rolled. Is horse grain good for humans? Horse gram is a nutritious legume that’s often featured in many Southeast Asian dishes. Although research in humans is lacking, animal studies suggest that Read more…
Motor oil is toxic. Not many horses lick their own hooves, but they can still manage to get it on their lips and noses. I also notice a lot of horses stepping in their hay as they eat…. Motor oil is also highly regulated as to how you can dispose Read more…
For electric motors and other electrical power applications, one horsepower is defined as 746 Watts, so a two horsepower electric motor is capable of providing up to 1492 Watts of power. What is the 1 hp equal to? 746 wattsA power level of 1 hp is approximately equivalent to 746 Read more…
Essential fatty acids (EFAs) for horses include omega-3 and omega-6. Omega-3 fatty acids consist of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). Flaxseed, chia seed, and soy and canola oils are good sources of ALA. Is omega-3 or omega-6 better for horses? Omega 6s are involved in Read more…
A horse’s athletic activities are sustained by the conversion of chemical energy into mechanical energy. As the conversion takes place, heat becomes a by-product of energy metabolism. What energy system does horse riding use? In horses, there are two kinds of energy systems: aerobic and anaerobic energy. The biggest difference Read more…
foot-pound-second. Horsepower (hp) is a unit of measurement in the foot-pound-second (fps or ft-lb/s) or English system, sometimes used to express the rate at which mechanical energy is expended. Is horse power a unit of power? Horsepower is a unit of power. Power describes how fast energy is exchanged; a Read more…
Legs, horse Skeletal muscles are responsible for posture and movement. They are attached to bones and arranged around the joints. Smooth muscle helps facilitate many involuntary processes in the body, such as the flow of blood (by surrounding arteries) and the movement of food along the digestive tract. How do Read more…