Visor. A visor is very similar to blinkers, however there is a key difference. Visors have a slight slit cut in the side of them, preventing a horse from panicking if it can’t see the other runners. The slit provides Read more…
During the last 90 days of pregnancy, mares should be fed crude protein at 10%, digestible energy 1.2 Mcal/lb, 0.45% calcium, 0.35% phosphorus, and 1,150 IU/lb vitamin A. How much protein do pregnant mares need? Be aware though that many Read more…
Digestive System Limitations Their small stomach only has a capacity of 2 to 4 gallons for an average-sized 1000 lb. horse. This limits the amount of feed a horse can take in at one time. Equids have evolved as grazers Read more…
By and large, soybean meal is the most widely used protein supplement included in horse feeds in the United States. Once oil is extracted from soybeans, the remaining flakes are cooked and ground into a meal. What is the best Read more…
Though soybean meal is ubiquitous in feeds, other protein sources, including whey protein, are suitable for consumption by horses and offer a beneficial range of amino acids. Whey protein is a byproduct of the cheesemaking industry. What protein can I Read more…
Carbohydrates found in horse diets can be roughly divided into two types: Structural and Non-structural. Structural carbohydrates are often referred to as fiber. Fibrous carbohydrates are resistant to enzyme digestion in the small intestine and must be fermented by bacteria Read more…
Hay, mature pasture grass, beet pulp and soybean seed coats are good sources of fibrous carbohydrates. Is hay high in carbohydrates? Cool-season grasses in pasture and hay can be higher in carbohydrates. Soaking hay for short durations can reduce carbohydrate Read more…
Riders who do not have a good sense of balance cannot follow a horse’s motion. Unbalanced riders tend to stay on a horse by gripping with their calves, gripping with their thighs, or hanging on the reins. Without good balance 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. What is Read more…
Horses are creatures of habit and generally maintain a consistent eating schedule. However, there are a number of reasons why a horse might stop eating. They can be sick, have dental issues, or they may just not like the type Read more…