Download the image file of Forage Substitutes for Horses (png). Image will open in a separate tab. Then select, "Save Image As", using your browser. Text Version Hay Cubes Made from long stem hay, dried, chopped and compressed into cubes Best option for forage...

The 2025 Hippology Academy kicks off on February 9. It's back! Topics for this year include First aid and vitals for horses, Pre-purchase exams, Equine viral diseases, Behavior of horses, Equine metabolic issues, Forage selection for horses. Content for each topic...

Internal Parasite Control Deworming on a routine basis, in addition to prevention and control measures, is an important part of a foal’s health program. Medications used to control worms and break life cycles can be administered directly into the stomach with a...

Regular (white) salt or rock salt is best for horses. Many people use a mineral block; however, the amount of block consumed is so variable between horses that it is not a good idea to provide minerals other than sodium chloride (salt) in a block.

Pasture is used as a roughage for horses kept in pastures. Many horses are kept on native pastures of grasses and legumes. Pastures vary in nutrient content, depending on the growing season. The lush, green pasture growth of early spring is very high in moisture. As...

Today grain makes up a significant portion of horses' diets. The most commonly fed grains are oats, barley, and corn. This article discusses each of these. The concentrate portion of the ration contains grains that are higher in energy and lower in fiber than...

  Feeding the horse is not difficult, but to do it properly, it takes knowledge and consistent attention. Nutritionists and owners must constantly evaluate their feeding program to ensure that their horses are receiving proper nutrition. Nutrients A nutrient is...

Common feeds fed to horses are classified into three categories: Roughages Roughages are high in fiber and low in energy. Roughages include pasture, hay, and silage. Concentrates Concentrates are low in fiber and high in energy. Concentrates include grains and grain...

Hay is the most common roughage fed to horses in confinement. The goal of a horse owner is to purchase and feed high quality hay. A good understanding of the factors that affect hay production will help you select high quality hay. Factors that Affect Hay Quality:  1....

There are many different choices when it comes to types of hay for horses. Each type of hay has certain characteristics that you should be familiar with. Timothy Hay Timothy hay is one of the most popular hays fed to horses. It can be quite expensive, depending on...