April 2020) A livery yard, livery stable or boarding stable, is a stable where horse owners pay a weekly or monthly fee to keep their horses. A livery or boarding yard is not usually a riding school and the horses are not normally for hire (unless on working livery – Read more…
Historically in North America, “livery stable” had a somewhat different meaning: a stable where horses, teams and wagons were for hire, but also where privately owned horses could be boarded for a short time. Because of the temporary boarding aspect, livery stables were often attached to a hotel or boarding Read more…
As to the costs for keeping a horse at a livery yard, these vary according to the type of livery offered. Grass Livery can be expected to cost around of £20-£25 per week. DIY Stabled Livery can be expected to cost roughly £30-£40 per week. A full livery service can Read more…
While horses can be fed baleage, silage and haylage, we recommend horses be fed primarily dried hay. Transition to these feeds (or any new feedstuff) should be done gradually. Just like evaluating dried hay for mold and dust, baleage, silage and haylage should also be evaluated for mold. Can u Read more…
Stephanie says: “False. Sheep feed has been formulated specifically for the needs of sheep and not equines. “Sheep are also very sensitive to copper so these feeds contain copper antagonists, which could cause deficiencies in horses.” What can I not feed my horse? Here are eight foods you should never Read more…
1 percent. The horse should always be fed a minimum of 1 percent of its body weight in forage (on a dry matter basis); the ideal is 1.5 to 2 percent of its body weight. Feeding less roughage than this can lead to health issues such as colic and ulcers. Read more…
Weighing feed leads to peace of mind that your horse is meeting its nutrient requirements, and often feed costs can be cut through determining how much of each feed is required. The need for expensive vitamin and mineral supplements is decreased when a fortified feed is fed at the correct Read more…
In addition, B-Group vitamins for horses are also required for cell repair and therefore adequate B-Group vitamin supplementation is essential to ensure optimal muscle recovery. B-Group vitamins for horses are vital for optimal performance, particularly in horses undergoing intense exercise e.g. endurance/eventing. Is vitamin B complex good for horses? B Read more…
Chia seeds are one of the healthiest, most nutrient dense foods on earth, and are especially great for horses. Chia seeds can be used as a natural replacement for many supplements because they already contain many of the same nutrients. How much chia seeds should a horse have a day? Read more…
Glucosamine for horses helps to support horse joint health by assisting with the production and maintenance of cartilage; naturally targeting the body’s inflammatory response; and improving joint comfort (particularly in senior or active horses). What are the negative effects of glucosamine? People use glucosamine sulfate orally to treat a painful Read more…