Does your horse struggle with dull, flaky hair coat? Are his mane and tail dry and brittle? The quality of...
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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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The capacity of the gastrointestinal tract to absorb nutrients becomes less efficient as horses age. Many older horses are unable...
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“Tying-up” is one of the more common muscle disorders found in horses. In fact, we now know that there are...
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In every aspect of our lives we strive for balance. As owners and caretakers of horses we should also make...
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Feeding directions are an important place to start. As human beings, we have the ability to manage our own daily...
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Dietary energy dictates body condition in healthy horses. Too little energy and the horse loses weight; too much energy and...
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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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Click here to download a print version of this infographic. Text-only version of “EndurExtra®: What’s Inside the Bag” A blend...
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Preventing winter weight gain in easy keepers. Some horses gain weight when given a winter break from trail riding, training,...
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Packed with energy Fat is an effective energy source for horses. Pound for pound, fats provide 2.25 times more energy...
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Myths MYTH: Protein is a good source of energy for mature horses. BUSTED: Of the three dietary energy sources—carbohydrates, fats...
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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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Horses 18 years of age and older are considered geriatric or senior horses. Some horses, like some humans, age more...
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Here are five tips to make sure your feed room and hayloft are ready for winter. 1. Clean out your...
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Simply put, horses need energy. Energy is traditionally supplied by cereal grains such as oats, corn, and barley. These feedstuffs...
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On the track, constant exercise, frequent shoeing, and the demands of racing can put a lot of stress on Thoroughbreds’ hooves. Bad feet can lead to other issues, such as sore backs and hocks.
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If your Thoroughbred is coming straight from the track and has been in training, their metabolic rate will still be high due to intense training and elevated caloric intake. Once leaving the track, many Thoroughbreds benefit from a period of rest and relaxation, along with time to adjust to their new schedules. Their caloric requirements may decrease depending on the type of work involved in their new career, but this will not happen immediately.
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Lactation places extraordinary physiological demands on mares. Well-fed lactating mares produce the equivalent of 3-4% of their body weight in...
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Horses that have demanding training or competition schedules, broodmares raising foals, and growing horses can expend a huge number of calories doing their jobs. These horses 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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Can what you feed be making your horse a little crazy? The short answer is yes, it might be. Diets...
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Pound for pound, fats provide 2.25 times more energy than carbohydrates. Adding fat to the diet can increase the energy content of the diet without increasing meal size.
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No, it is not necessary to provide additional fat or oil to your horse when supplementing with the natural vitamin...
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