Are Soybeans Poisonous To Horses?

Horses should not be offered raw soybeans because they contain a specific enzyme that acts as a trypsin inhibitor; trypsin is an important enzyme involved in the digestion of many proteins. Once soybeans are roasted or processed for meal, the inhibitor is denatured and does no harm, according to Crandell. Read more…

Are Horses Food Driven?

Horses are VERY food motivated animals, since they are designed to be seeking food the majority of their lives, it’s pretty much ALWAYS on their minds; think horse grazing/searching for grass 17 +/- hours a day. This makes food a powerful motivator and a fantastic “paycheck”/reward during training. Are horses Read more…

Are Hawthorn Berries Poisonous To Horses?

Hawthorns are great non-toxic plants for horses, and the berries and leaves are often used in some equine health supplements due to its circulation boosting properties. This makes them perfect hedgerow plants for horses. Is Hawthorne good for horses? Hawthorn berries feed supplements for horses are a good digestive aid. Read more…