
Spring Feeding Tips for Overweight Horses
Use the following strategies to decrease calories in your horse’s diet. Remember to keep checking your horse’s condition frequently so he doesn’t lose too much weight!
» View ArticleUse the following strategies to decrease calories in your horse’s diet. Remember to keep checking your horse’s condition frequently so he doesn’t lose too much weight!
» View ArticleGot a horse in your barn that can get out of anything you put on his head? You are not...
» View ArticleFor normal horses, the spring grass is a lovely change from hay, but for sugar-sensitive horses it is a dangerous time of year.
» View ArticleQ: I was told to feed my easy keeper mature, lower quality grass hay. Why, and how do I tell...
» View ArticleSome horses gain weight when given a winter break from trail riding, training, and/or showing. The extra weight can make...
» View ArticleWinter can negatively impact horses challenged by equine metabolic syndrome in a variety of ways, and this can increase their...
» View ArticleSoaking hay is one way to reduce the amount of sugar in the hay, but it should only be used...
» View Article3 easy steps to determine if a horse feed is “low starch". 1. Check the NSC (nonstructural carbohydrates)value of the feed. 2. Look for fat and fiber ingredients at the top of the ingredient list. 3. Make sure any cereal grains and molasses are only present in small amounts.
» View ArticleWhat does vitamin E deficiency look like in horses? Subtle signs of vitamin E deficiency often go unnoticed. Stiff during warm-up Sore after exercise Sour attitude when ridden Lack of energy and impulsion
» View ArticleConfused about the difference between a fortified feed, balancer pellet, and vitamin and mineral supplement? You are not alone. We put together a simple chart to help you choose which one is right for your horse.
» View ArticleWhat is a fructan? Fructan is a type of sugar found in cool-season grasses. Instead of being digested in the...
» View ArticleTeff hay has been recommended as a good source of fiber for horses with metabolic syndrome because of its low...
» View ArticleWinter can be a risky time for metabolically challenged horses. Research has shown that cold weather causes greater variability in...
» View ArticleClick here to download a print version of this infographic. Text-only version of “Hay Management for Horses with Equine Metabolic...
» View ArticleClick here to download a print version of this infographic. Text-only version of “Factors That Affect NSC Levels in Hay”...
» View ArticleQuestion: I have a horse that has Cushing’s and IR. The farmer is having the hay tested. I know that...
» View ArticleHere are 3 easy steps to determine if a horse feed is “low starch” enough for your insulin resistant (IR)...
» View ArticleLooking for low-sugar treats for your horse? Try these fruits, but remember, all things in moderation and introduce new treats...
» View ArticleText-only version of “Micro-Phase™: What’s Inside the Bucket” Vitamins and minerals play an important role in almost every system in...
» View ArticleIt is that time of the year—the cold, gray winter is transforming into a warm, sunny spring and the grass...
» View ArticlePreventing winter weight gain in easy keepers. Some horses gain weight when given a winter break from trail riding, training,...
» View ArticleEquine metabolic syndrome (EMS) Equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) has become more and more prevalent in our equine community. It is...
» View ArticleWhat do you do when your insulin-resistant horse needs supplements but isn’t getting a substantial amount of feed to put...
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