Nutrients should be supplied in the amount, form and method that safely and efficiently meet the horse's requirements....
Feeding Management Articles
Antioxidants for Horses
Oxidation increases as the need for energy increases, like during exercise and pregnancy. As oxidation increases, so...
Feeding Schedule for Horses
Ashley Griffin, University of Kentucky Space multiple feedings throughout the day. The horse's digestive system is...
Feeding Frequency for Horses
Feeding Guidelines When feeding the horse, there are three general guidelines one should follow. Feeds should be fed...
Grain Feeding for Horses
Feeding Grain Horses should be provided the grain meal at the same time as feeding forages. Like hay, grain should be...
Common Feeding Programs for Horses
Class of Horse Determines Nutrient Requirements The National Research Council (1989) has published a guide to feeding...
Slowing Down the Fast Eating Horse
Encourage aggressive horses to eat slowly. Horses that eat fast and aggressively should be encouraged to eat more...
Water Intake and Electrolyte Supplementation for Horses
Of the five basic nutrient groups - protein, carbohydrates and fats (energy sources), water, minerals and vitamins -...
Digestive System of the Horse
In order to provide a horse with the proper nutrients it needs to survive, we must first understand the horse's...
Nutritional Concerns for Exercising Horses
Exercise can place large nutrient demands on the horse, and intense management is necessary to ensure adequate intakes...
Body Condition and Reproductive Performance of Broodmares
The body condition scoring system is a scientific method used to evaluate the condition of the horse based on the...
Top Ten Nutrition Tips for Your Horse
Adequate nutrition is one of the main components in the health of a horse. This article provides 10 nutritional tips...