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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Worried about your horse staying healthy this winter? Targeted supplements can help! Check out our winter decision tree and find...
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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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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!
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Use the following strategies to increase calories in your horse’s diet. Remember to keep checking your horse’s condition frequently so they don’t gain too much weight!
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Travel Tips for Horses- Part 2: Nutritional Support While Traveling
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Travel Tips for Horses- Part 1: Plan Ahead
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Spring is here. It’s time to get started on your spring cleaning plan. On cleaning day, be sure to: Turn out horses so they are not exposed to dust stirred up by cleaning. Open all windows and doors for ventilation.
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For normal horses, the spring grass is a lovely change from hay, but for sugar-sensitive horses it is a dangerous time of year.
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Neigh-Lox Advanced contains a proprietary blend of research-proven ingredients that work synergistically to maintain healthy equine GI tract tissues.
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Electrolyte supplementation in colder months depends on how much a horse is being ridden and how well they are drinking. Horses that are ridden lightly a few times a week and drink well probably get sufficient electrolytes from hay, concentrate and salt block. Horses that train hard and sweat daily may require a well-formulated electrolyte supplement even in colder months.
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Click to download chart. Horses choke when a mass of partially chewed feed becomes lodged in their esophagus. In an effort...
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During drought conditions, pastures may not provide enough fiber and energy to meet your horse’s nutrition requirements. Feeding additional hay may be necessary. If additional calories are still needed, consider a high-fat supplement. Horses should consume at least 1.5% to 2% of body weight per day in forage. Supplemental forage in the form of hay or hay cubes may be needed.
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3 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.
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What 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
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Confused 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.
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