Feeding Momma-To-Be
The
major difference between feeds suggested for use in broodmares and those for
other classes of horses is a higher protein level. For broodmares, 14 to 16% is
the usual, while 10 to 12% protein is the norm for other feeds. Pregnant and
lactating mares do need a lot more protein but,... | read »
Health: Feeds
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Horse Hoof Supplement Helps Problem Feet
You'll find at least
one kind of horse hoof supplement and horse hoof dressing in any tack shop. Large stores and
catalogs will likely have 10 or more horse hoof choices in these categories. People want to
take good care of their horse's feet, but the primary reason for so many
products... | read »
Health: Feeds
from the pages of Horse Journal
Help For Skinny, Picky Horses That Wont Eat
Usually,
there's no question how the saying "eats like a horse" came to be, but if you're
dealing with a picky eater you know how a horse can be incredibly adamant about
not eating, too. There are many different scenarios where this might occur, with
several possible causes. It's... | read »
Health: Feeds
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Horse Hay Alternatives
Unfavorable
weather conditions can result in hay shortages, sending the cost of available
hay through the roof. With gasoline prices so high, shipping in hay from areas
of plenty may not be a viable option either. Shortages of good grass hay may be
particularly severe since many grasses... | read »
Health: Feeds
from the pages of Horse Journal
No Commercial Grain Formula Can Do It all
How many
times have you read advertisements for commercial grain mixes that claim they
provide everything your horse needs, can balance virtually any hay, eliminate
the need for other supplements, avoid over supplementation? Can they really do
that?
If you're
going to put blind faith... | read »
Health: Feeds
from the pages of Horse Journal
Feeding Senior Horses
Are you
planning to do any articles on the many senior feeds coming on the market?
I have a 19-year-old navicular mare that is too heavy and receives little
feed, pasture and some hay. Lately, she has slowed down and at times seems
depressed. Her pasture mate is a 24-year-old mare that... | read »
Health: Feeds
from the pages of Horse Journal
Feeding Broodmares
Obviously
you want your broodmare in peak health for conception, pregnancy and lactation,
but do you really need feeds or supplements that claim to target
broodmares?
There
are special needs in late pregnancy and lactation, but "broodmare" in the
advertising or on the label won't... | read »
Health: Feeds
from the pages of Trail Rider
Weed Free Forage For Your Horse
Investing in weed-free forage for your horse will prove useful on trips to public lands and national parks. Horse hay bales may contain seeds not native to the land on which you plan to ride.
Dropped directly on the soil or passed in your horse's manure, these seeds from the horse hay bales... | read »
Health: Feeds
from the pages of Horse Journal
Send Your Horse To Fat Camp
We've
become so accustomed to seeing shiny, sleek-coated horses with lots of extra
flesh that we easily forget they're actually fat. Some people actually use the
phrase, "well conditioned," a term that should be reserved for fit athletes.
Round ponies are called "cute," rather than... | read »
Health: Feeds
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Laundry Basket for Horse Hay
I am the
happy owner of two horses (one Appaloosa mare and one Quarter Horse gelding)
that live at home on our property. For those of us who only have a couple of
horses to take care of, I wanted to share my tip for toting hay flakes. I use a
laundry basket (the rectangular plastic kind... | read »
QUESTION:
We
travel all over with our horses. For years, we’ve heard about equine distemper,
also known as strangles. Please tell us more about the strangles, how to prevent
it, and what to do about it should one of... | read
