They have a sweet tooth just like we do! Some of the most common snacks are apples, carrots, peppermints and sugar cubes. And just as we have to watch what we snack on, all horses must be given treats in Read more…
Basic Nutrients. When feeding horses, it is important to recognize that there are six basic nutrient categories that must be met: carbohydrate, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals and water. Often, feed companies will balance the first five nutrients for us; however, Read more…
Grains provide starch and are a great energy source for working horses, however there are numerous considerations regarding how they are fed. What can I feed my horse to give more energy? Fibre and oil provide slow release energy whereas Read more…
Horses are one of the most muscular animals on Earth, but what’s amazing is that they don’t eat meat – they only eat grass. So how do horses get so muscular and strong eating nothing but grass? Horses get all Read more…
Fibre plays 3 very important roles in the diet of horses. These are: Fibre provides a source of energy/calories for horses. What does fibre do to horses? Fibre sources such as hay, haylage and grass are vital for a healthy Read more…
In total, the BLM spent $112.273 million on its Wild Horse and Burro Program in 2021. Wild horse advocates say it’s a waste of taxpayer money to remove horses from the wild and put them into off-range holding facilities, arguing Read more…
Most vitamin E supplements consist of alpha-tocopherol because alpha-tocopherol is the most biologically available and well researched isoform of vitamin E. The most efficient way to rapidly increase levels is to administer a natural water-soluble Emcelle Stuart Product supplement (Elevate Read more…
BLM Historical Appropriations: FY2000-FY2022 For FY2022, the appropriation for BLM management of wild horses and burros was $137.1 million, 18% higher than FY2021 ($115.7 million). Are wild horses protected in America? The Bureau of Land Management manages and protects wild Read more…
Signs of Selenium deficiency may include muscle disease and wasting (frequently perceived as weight loss), impaired movement or difficulty getting up, difficulty swallowing, coughing when eating, respiratory distress and impaired heart function. How do I know if my horse is Read more…
tachi. When fighting on horseback, the samurai used a long, single-handed sword (tachi). What did samurai use on horseback? Yumi – The Ancient Japanese Longbow The yumi had a long history in Japan, as the samurai were mounted warriors who Read more…