Horse Vital Signs Part 2 – What Is My Horse’s Normal Heart Rate?
This is post 2 of 4 in the series “Horse Vital Signs” Horse Vital Signs Part 1 – What Is...
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» View ArticleThis is post 1 of 4 in the series “Horse Vital Signs” Horse Vital Signs Part 1 – What Is...
» View ArticleFeeding garlic has long been touted to repel insects, but no scientific trials have been done to verify this claim....
» View ArticleLooking for low-sugar treats for your horse? Try these fruits, but remember, all things in moderation and introduce new treats...
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» View ArticleYou just received your first bucket of a new supplement and you can’t wait to start feeding it. You open...
» View ArticleIn Clarifying Carbohydrates Part I, we reviewed simple carbohydrates and in Clarifying Carbohydtrates Part II we looked at rapidly fermentable carbohydrates. This Nutritional Minute describes slowly fermentable carbohydrates (fiber) and discusses the concerns associated with all carbohydrates in the equine diet.
» View ArticleThere are many types of carbohydrates in equine diets, including simple carbohydrates, rapidly fermentable carbohydrates, and complex, slowly fermentable carbohydrates. Your horse digests each type of carbohydrate differently. Some types of carbs are better for your horse than others. Click here for Clarifying Carbohydrates Part I for information on simple carbs. This time we will reviewing rapidly fermentable carbs.
» View ArticleThere are three different types of carbohydrates utilized by horses: simple sugars and starches, rapidly fermentable carbohydrates, and structural carbohydrates. This part of our series will deal with simple sugars and starches.
» View ArticleIt is that time of the year—the cold, gray winter is transforming into a warm, sunny spring and the grass...
» View ArticleIf you stall your horse, provide at least two hours of turnout on no less than 1/8 of an acre...
» View ArticleBy Nikki Alvin-Smith and Horsemen’s Laboratory Resistance to dewormer products currently available on the market has caused the FDA to invoke...
» View ArticleIf your horse has a thick winter coat and some shelter, they don’t mind the cold! In the absence of...
» View ArticleIn the wet winter months when snow and rain turn dirt to mud, make it a daily habit to remove...
» View ArticleThere is nothing more maddening then trying to feed a critical supplement to your horse and having him not eat...
» View ArticlePreventing winter weight gain in easy keepers. Some horses gain weight when given a winter break from trail riding, training,...
» View ArticleThe reason alfalfa gets a bad rap for making horses “hot” is because alfalfa is higher in digestible energy and...
» View ArticleAmino acids are the building blocks of protein. As with anything, too much protein can cause problems. It is best...
» View ArticleArticle re-posted with kind permission by Equine Guelph: http://equineguelph.ca/index.php Do you struggle with managing mud on your horse farm? Some farms...
» View ArticleMyths MYTH: Protein is a good source of energy for mature horses. BUSTED: Of the three dietary energy sources—carbohydrates, fats...
» View ArticleArticle re-posted with kind permission by Equine Guelph: http://equineguelph.ca/index.php Rotate or rest? That is a very good question when it comes...
» View ArticleWhen picking hay for your horse, consider the following: The type of hay available The maturity of the hay when it was harvested The region of the country where the hay was grown
» View ArticleWhat do you do when your insulin-resistant horse needs supplements but isn’t getting a substantial amount of feed to put...
» View ArticleArticle re-posted with kind permission by Equine Guelph: http://equineguelph.ca/index.php The average horse chews about 60,000 bites per day! Not surprisingly, the...
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