Alfalfa is a nutrient-dense forage containing crude proteins, calcium, and high-quality fiber without a lot of sugars. These qualities make it excellent hay to feed underweight horses. Is alfalfa high in fiber for horses? Alfalfa is an important component of Read more…
As part of the digestion process, the horse’s stomach manufactures and secretes hydrochloric acid, creating a naturally acidic environment. Do horses constantly produce stomach acid? The lower 2/3 of the stomach is glandular and secretes hydrochloric acid for digestion but Read more…
Racehorses are also exempt from capital gains tax this is because they are viewed as ‘wasting chattels’ meaning they are assets with a useful life of under 50 years. What is considered a wasting asset? A wasting asset is defined Read more…
A horse’s mouth is very sensitive and is also one of the horses’ important means of communication. What bit is best for a horse with a sensitive mouth? Best bits for sensitive tongues The KK correction bit from Sprenger is Read more…
The good microbes in probiotics will help maintain the proper pH in the horse’s gut and help avoid ulcers. Do probiotics help with ulcers in horses? Similarly, equine probiotics and prebiotics can aid with the treatment of a variety of Read more…
Grains can be important sources of selenium because many are grown in selenium adequate zones of the country. Garlic can also be high in selenium. Brans in general, whether wheat or rice, are good sources of selenium. The most common Read more…
Fast Fibre is a low calorie/energy feed, ideal for the good doer or those who tend to be excitable even on low energy feeds. It is high in fibre and low in starch and sugar, making it suitable for horses Read more…
The horse has the smallest stomach in relation to body size of all domestic animals. Due to the small capacity, smaller, frequent meals are recommended. The stomach’s main functions include mixing, storage and controlled release of feed into the small Read more…
Acute colitis is a common cause of rapid debilitation and death in horses. More than 90% of untreated horses with this condition die or are euthanized, but horses that are treated appropriately usually respond and gradually recover over a 7- Read more…
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) describes a group of intestinal diseases in horses that result from the abnormal accumulation of leukocytes in the intestinal wall. The cause of these diseases is not fully understood, however they are thought to be due Read more…