
The role of exercise in increasing insulin sensitivity in the horse.
Exercise benefits a horse in several ways. The effort of movement increases the calories a horse utilizes each day. The...
» View ArticleExercise benefits a horse in several ways. The effort of movement increases the calories a horse utilizes each day. The...
» View ArticleA horse’s nutritional needs change as they age. Consuming, digesting and absorbing enough calories and nutrients becomes more difficult for...
» View ArticleThe most common question I get is, “What exactly is insulin resistance or dysregulation?” The following is not a scientist’s...
» View ArticleHow grass grows The exact time spring grass begins to grow will vary from season to season. It also differs...
» View ArticleHorses that have demanding training or competition schedules, broodmares raising foals, and growing horses can expend a huge number of calories doing their jobs. They need energy and lots of it, but they need the kind of energy that won’t cause digestive upset or improper growth patterns.
» View ArticleEventually every horse gets to the point where it is time to retire, but when and how depends on the...
» View ArticleUse 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!
» View ArticleCan what you feed be making your horse a little crazy? The short answer is yes, it might be. Diets high in simple carbohydrates, like the sugars and starches found in some concentrates (those high in grain and molasses), can cause a horse to have hormone fluctuations that lead to anxiousness and excitability.
» View ArticleIt is easy for horses to drop weight in the cold winter months and you may not notice it until...
» View ArticleThe capacity of the gastrointestinal tract to absorb nutrients becomes less efficient as horses age. Many older horses are unable...
» View ArticlePPID, once known as Cushing’s disease, is now commonly referred to as pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction. In PPID, a portion...
» View ArticleOver the past couple of decades improved management, nutrition, and veterinary care have contributed to increase longevity in today’s horse population. It is not unusual to hear of horses living well into their thirties. As horses age, the wear and tear of a lifetime of activity takes its toll on joints, leading to the development of arthritis. While there is no cure for arthritis, there are ways we can keep senior horses more comfortable.
» View ArticleDuring 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.
» 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 ArticleWhy choose Equi-Jewel? Equi-Jewel® was developed by Kentucky Performance Products, LLC to safely meet the energy needs of today’s horses....
» View ArticleAs pastures fade from green to brown, horse owners all over will soon be feeding hay to meet their horses’...
» View ArticleEquine metabolic syndrome (EMS) Equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) has become more and more prevalent in our equine community. It is...
» View ArticleArticle 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...
» View ArticleEqui-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.
» View ArticleHorses 18 years of age and older are considered geriatric or senior horses. Some horses, like some humans, age more...
» View ArticleRecent research at the University of Kentucky shows that including prebiotics in a senior horse’s diet significantly reduces the markers...
» View ArticleAs horses live longer and longer, the issue of retirement comes up more frequently. When thinking about where your horse...
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