Horses 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.
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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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As the winter season approaches, it is time to evaluate your horse’s body condition score. It is important to make sure your horse begins winter in the best condition possible. If your horse has special needs it may be necessary to alter your feeding program during the winter months.
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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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Click here to download a print version of this infographic. Text-only version of “Joint Armor™: What’s Inside the Jar” Joint...
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As the winter season approaches, it is time to evaluate your horse’s body condition score. It is important to make sure your horse begins winter in the best condition possible. If your horse has special needs it may be necessary to alter your feeding program during the winter months.
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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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Research Update: high protein spikes insulin in horses with EMS/ID When it comes to developing a diet for horses with...
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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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Electrolytes perform critical functions within your horse’s body. They help regulate nerve and muscle functions by carrying electrical impulses between...
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Horses with a busy lifestyle are at high risk for digestive upset. Limited grazing, larger grain meals, and frequent traveling...
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Transitioning an off-the-track Thoroughbred (OTTB) to a new career can result in a host of nutritional challenges. Trying to determine which supplements will best suit your OTTB may be confusing. Let’s break down the process and look at some of the challenges.
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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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