Early Spanish conquistadors, explorers, and priests brought with them their horses. Some of those horses, now known as mustangs, escaped and formed the first herds used by Native Americans. The name mustang comes from the Spanish word ‘mesteno’ which means Read more…
Measuring Energy in Horse Feeds Digestible energy is measured in megacalories per kilogram of feed (Mcal/kg). The DE requirements for a 500 kg (1,102 lb) horse can range from 15.2 Mcals (minimum maintenance) to 34.5 Mcals (very heavy exercise). DE Read more…
DON’T feed more than 11 pounds of grain per day, or 4-5 pounds of grain per feeding, or the horse’s colic risk increases sixfold. Can you feed a horse too much grain? It also is important not to over feed Read more…
It is well documented that horses are ineffective at utilising starch if fed in excess and recent studies have concluded that horses should be fed a low starch diet, as higher amounts can lead to the development of gastric ulcers, Read more…
Geophagia is a behavior that your horse shares with many other animal species. In short, it is the craving or eating of dirt. What causes geophagia? Parasites that live in the soil can also infect people who eat dirt or Read more…
low tire pressure symbol. The horseshoe warning light is your low tire pressure symbol, and it means the air is low in one or more of your tires. You may be losing air quickly through a puncture, which is a Read more…
Horse Gram Flour is the ground form of Macrotyloma uniflorum beans, commonly known as horse gram. The beans are roasted and ground in a mixer or grinder to a fine, light brown powder. It can be used alone or with Read more…
Provitamin A in the beetroot converts to vitamin A in the horse’s body. It has antioxidant properties and is critical for the development and maintenance of bones and teeth, as well as cell regeneration. It offers support to the respiratory Read more…
Dog and cat kibble: Dry kibble containing grain products may be tempting to horses and seem harmless enough, but it also contains meat by products and as such is not suitable for equine consumption. What food can horses not eat? Read more…
However, research suggests that horses can handle up to 20% fat in the total diet. Owners should gradually introduce supplemental fat into horses’ diets gradually to avoid digestive upset. Because horses have no gall bladder, bile is secreted directly into Read more…