Planning for the Final Goodbye
Article re-posted with kind permission by Equine Guelph: http://equineguelph.ca/index.php Story by: Barbara Sheridan In an ideal world, horse owners prefer the...
» View ArticleArticle re-posted with kind permission by Equine Guelph: http://equineguelph.ca/index.php Story by: Barbara Sheridan In an ideal world, horse owners prefer the...
» View ArticleArticle re-posted with kind permission by Equine Guelph: http://equineguelph.ca/index.php Story by: Dr. Brianne Henderson As we move through the height...
» View ArticleEvery horse person should learn how to check a horse’s physical condition for any tell tale signs of illness, injury,...
» View ArticleMyth: Always walk a colicky horse. Busted: Walking won’t cure colic and it isn’t always in your horse’s best interest...
» View ArticleArticle re-posted with kind permission by Equine Guelph: http://equineguelph.ca/index.php It is often said that if you ask a question to ten...
» View ArticleExtremely cold weather can rob your supplements of nutrients or alter their form enough to decrease effectiveness once thawed. Supplements...
» View ArticleHeaves is often triggered when a horse inhales airborne particulates such as dust, mold, mites, and other substances into their...
» View ArticleClick here, to learn why it is important to make sure your horse is fit. Article re-posted with kind permission...
» View ArticleAs the seasons change, so do the quality and content of your horse’s feeding program. Winterizing your horse with Kentucky...
» View ArticleNo matter what discipline you engage in, don’t underestimate the value of the trot when training. The trot’s rhythmic one-two,...
» View ArticlePotomac horse fever (PHF) causes fever, colic, colitis and diarrhea, and can lead to life-threatening dehydration. Forty percent of horses...
» View ArticleClick here, for five things you should not do when your horse is injured. Article re-posted with kind permission by...
» View ArticleKentucky Performance Products’ newest sponsored rider is Reese Koffler-Stanfield. She offers 10 tips to improve your dressage test at horseshows.
» View ArticleDo you worry about colic in your horse? Did you know you can reduce the threat of colic by identifying...
» View ArticleWest Nile virus is just one of many mosquito-borne diseases that can make your horse very sick. The West Nile...
» View ArticleA better understanding of how the horse’s digestion system works has revealed that balancing forage intake with concentrate intake is...
» View ArticleHey, what do you know about hay? Are you taking the hay your horse eats for granted? Hay is the...
» View ArticleWhat is laminitis? Laminitis occurs when the tissues that connect the coffin bone to the hoof wall, called the laminae,...
» View ArticleLet’s take a look at the importance of expiration dates, lot numbers, and manufacturers’ information.
» View ArticleFeeding directions are a good place to start. It is very important to understand that feeds are formulated by nutritionists to be fed at specific rates. When the correct amount of feed is provided, the horse consumes the appropriate amount of energy and nutrients. The feeding directions included on the feed tag are specific to a particular feed and should be followed.
» View ArticleClick here, for 10 ways to protect your horse from infectious diseases Article re-posted with kind permission by Equine Guelph: http://equineguelph.ca/index.php...
» View ArticleHorse people agree: one of the best parts of owning a horse is taking care of it. Who doesn’t love...
» View ArticleWhat can you learn from a list of ingredients? All of the ingredients in a feed will be listed on the feed tag under the ingredients list. Ingredients are listed in descending order from the greatest amount to least amount. Typically you will find grains and/or fiber sources listed first, because they are included in larger amounts, followed by minerals and vitamins that are added in small quantities.
» View ArticleGuaranteed analysis of minerals and vitamins. When reviewing the guaranteed analysis for mineral and vitamin content, remember: more isn’t always better. Minerals and vitamins need to be feed at proper levels, and in some cases in specific ratios. Concentrates are formulated to meet a horse’s needs at specific ages or stages of life. Some feeds are formulated to contain minerals and vitamins that complement specific types of forages, such as alfalfa hay or grass hay. This will be listed on the label.
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