Inclement weather, new hay, traveling, competing – there are a lot of factors that impact your horse’s colic risk. Use...
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A horse’s spleen weighs about 15 to 20 lbs. One of its roles is to store red blood cells when...
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The most important thing to keep in mind regarding “carbs” is that there are different types of carbohydrates and the...
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In a few easy steps you can set up a good feeding program: 1. Determine how much your horse weighs....
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How much ice you get each winter and how you deal with it depends on where you live. Some stables...
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Horses begin to struggle to keep warm below certain critical temperatures. Clipped Horse - Critical temperature is 41°F (5°C) Horse With a Thick Winter Coat - Critical temperature is 18°F (-8°C) The easiest and most effective way to keep your horse warm when the temperatures drop is to feed additional forage.
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LEXINGTON, Ky.- The Equine Disease Communication Center, a leader in real-time and accurate information about infectious diseases, is proud to...
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Click here to download a print version of this infographic. Text-only version of “Determine how much energy your forage...
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HYPP is an inherited muscle disease that disrupts normal muscle function. The genetic mutation interferes with the sodium channels that...
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Eventually every horse gets to the point where it is time to retire, but when and how depends on the...
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Worried about your horse staying healthy this winter? Targeted supplements can help! Check out our winter decision tree and find...
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Gas colic is one of the more common types of colic and one of the least serious. It is caused...
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A study conducted in Sydney, Australia, revealed that house dust mites can take up residence in your horse’s blankets. House...
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Winter is coming. Are you ready? 1) Have a good supply of hay. Ensure you have an adequate supply of...
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Horses begin to struggle to keep warm below certain critical temperatures. For a clipped horse, the critical temperature is 41°F...
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As the seasons change, so do the quality and content of your horse’s feeding program. Winterizing your horse with Kentucky Performance Products supplements can help him cope with the stress of the changing seasons.
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Switching a horse from fresh pasture to dried hay can lead to digestive upset and colic. Making the switch slowly...
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Equine behaviorists recently determined that horses are not only able recognize the people they know, but they can match a...
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During periods of drought, pasture grass may go dormant while weeds continue to grow. How does this affect your horse?
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Fifty to 75 percent of the horses that contract tetanus will die, no matter what treatment is administered. Luckily, due...
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What is considered limited turnout and how does it impact a horse’s feeding program? Continuous grazing is defined as access...
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Depending on where you live, it can be very hard to find hay that is low enough in sugar to...
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The protein levels in hay and pasture vary greatly depending on species of plant, stage of growth, and time of...
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What is heat stroke and how do you recognize it? Heat stroke occurs when you horse’s natural cooling mechanisms fail...
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