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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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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Why choose Equi-Jewel? Equi-Jewel® was developed by Kentucky Performance Products, LLC to safely meet the energy needs of today’s horses....
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As pastures fade from green to brown, horse owners all over will soon be feeding hay to meet their horses’...
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Equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) Equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) has become more and more prevalent in our equine community. It is...
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Article re-posted with kind permission by Equine Guelph: http://equineguelph.ca/index.php Remember, each horse is an individual and will have their own specific...
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Equi-Jewel contains all-natural ingredients that provide the calories your horse needs to thrive. Equi-Jewel’s high-fat formula reduces the risk of digestive upset, supports optimal muscle function, and sustains a calm, cool attitude.
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It is easy for horses to drop weight in the cold winter months and you may not notice it until...
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Horses 18 years of age and older are considered geriatric or senior horses. Some horses, like some humans, age more...
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Recent research at the University of Kentucky shows that including prebiotics in a senior horse’s diet significantly reduces the markers...
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As horses live longer and longer, the issue of retirement comes up more frequently. When thinking about where your horse...
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Researchers have confirmed that as horses age, they naturally become less sensitive to insulin and more susceptible to health problems...
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Equi-Jewel was developed by Kentucky Performance Products to safely meet the energy needs of today’s horses. It reduces the risk...
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Arthritis is a degeneration of the articular surfaces of the joint caused by inflammation. Over time, normal wear and tear...
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The capacity of the gastrointestinal tract to absorb nutrients becomes less efficient as horses age. Many older horses are unable...
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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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PPID, once known as Cushing’s disease, is now commonly referred to as pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction. In PPID, a portion...
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Over the past couple of decades improved management, nutrition, and veterinary care have contributed to increase longevity in today’s horse...
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