Everything About Horses

Why do old horses stop eating? Old horses are often finicky eaters and if hay or grain is bad they will refuse to eat it even when younger horses will. Old horses may also not eat if their feed tastes Read more…

Similar to humans, some horses enjoy drinking water more than other horses and will require a higher daily intake. However, as a general rule, horses need between 5 to 10 gallons of water each day to stay healthy and hydrated. Read more…

Roughage/Forage Roughage, found in hay or grass, is the bulk of the horse’s food. Grass or alfalfa hay, or a combination of the two, are good sources of roughage. Grass hay is generally higher in fiber and dry matter than Read more…

If you live on a farm, you already know that a trough is what animals eat out of. The word actually refers to the shape of the container, and can mean anything that is low and hollowed out — like Read more…

A horse will instinctively know not to drink toxic water if the water’s not palatable and looks unclear. However, many toxic substances like blue-green algae often taste natural to the horse. Horses may also be wary of drinking unsafe TDS Read more…

But have you considered that your horse might also enjoy warm tea poured over or stirred into his bucket feed? Some of the medicinal effects herbal teas offer us can be good for horses too, and they will enjoy the Read more…

A horse can, in fact, drink too much water, particularly if he suffers from certain health conditions, such as equine Cushing’s disease. Such ailments can cause a horse to exhibit polydipsia, or excessive drinking behavior. What happens when horses drink Read more…

A horse can, in fact, drink too much water, particularly if he suffers from certain health conditions, such as equine Cushing’s disease. Such ailments can cause a horse to exhibit polydipsia, or excessive drinking behavior. What does it mean when Read more…

Hay is an area to look at. Many horses with respiratory issues have soaked or steamed hay, to reduce dust. Soaking can reduce the nutritional content of hay, so many people opt for steaming, although a more expensive set up Read more…

Horses digest their feeds differently than people, but don’t let this keep you away from trying Manuka Honey with your horse! Many types of bacteria and toxins end up in your horses’ digestive tract, and there is no better way Read more…