Even though oats are the grain lowest in sugar and starch, at around 45 to 50% starch they are still far too high in starch for horses on a low sugar and starch diet, eg insulin resistant horses, horses prone Read more…
by Ron Meredith. Balance is one of those terms in the horse industry that is so misused that it’s become mythunderstood. All it really means is that the horse is distributing his weight equally on all four feet. We want Read more…
The first priority when looking at a horse is to determine if it is balanced. To begin with, the horse should carry equal weight on his front end and back end and on his topline and underline. This is determined Read more…
One of the most important reasons for feeding whole oats to your horses instead of crushed or steamed and rolled is because to maintain the fat content it is necessary to feed the kernel. Correct chewing and digestion depend very Read more…
Will oats put weight on a horse? Oats are a good addition to a horse’s diet because they contain a great deal of biotin, which is good for hoof and coat health. In combination with a balanced feed formula, they Read more…
The digestion of protein begins in the stomach, through to the small intestine which results in the end product the free amino acids. These are then available for absorption into the blood stream and used for various functions throughout your Read more…
In 1914, the year the war began, the British Army owned only about 25,000 horses. This shortfall required the US to help with remount efforts, even before it had formally entered the war. Between 1914 and 1918, the US sent Read more…
The omega-3 fatty acids—linolenic acid, EPA and DHA—support lower levels of inflammation throughout your horse’s body. A horse’s diet should be rich in these fatty acids. The omega-6 fatty acids that are commonly found in grains are pro-inflammatory and should Read more…
On the opposite end of the spectrum, if the goal is to increase the calorie density of the ration, about 2 cups (500 ml) of oil per day might be fed,” said Whitehouse. For top-dressing oils, an easy-to-follow recommendation would Read more…
Horses get all the protein they need for muscle growth and strength from plants. The secret lies in their digestive system. Horses have a single-chamber stomach where bacteria break down cellulose from grass to release nutrients like protein and sugars. Read more…