Fodder (/ˈfɒdər/), also called provender (/ˈprɒvəndər/), is any agricultural foodstuff used specifically to feed domesticated livestock, such as cattle, rabbits, sheep, horses, chickens and pigs. What is horse feed called? Roughage/Forage Roughage, found in hay or grass, is the bulk Read more…
Definition of ‘horse manure’ It’s all a load of old horse manure. What is horse scat? Horse poop is called manure, but it can also go by many names such as horse buns, horse pucky, horse chips, road apples, horse Read more…
Horses are herbivores. They have a sensitive, easily upset digestive system. To prevent digestive problems and poor digestion related to an unsuitable diet or stress and maintain your horse’s digestive health and performance, specific feed supplements designed to aid your Read more…
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…