Dieting For Horses With Weight Problems
Overweight horses,
just like overweight people, are jeopardizing their overall health. Horses with weight problems can become more susceptible to
injury, laminitis, breathing difficulties, and hormonal problem. Your horse needs to go on a diet.
The first step in setting up a weight-loss diet... | read »
Health: Feeds
from the pages of Horse Journal
Whole-Grain Natural Feeds For Horses
Whole-grain breads are healthier for humans to eat, so why
not go "whole grain" for your horses, too? Of course, we mean feeding plain,
whole grains like oats and corn to your horse instead of pelleted feeds,
commercial grain mixes or grains that have been processed (cracked, rolled,... | read »
Health: Feeds
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Digestive Enzymes May Help Your Horse Digest Grains
Digestive enzymes are proven to help dogs, cats and people
with problems with their pancreas, the organ that secretes digestive enzymes
into the intestine. Horses don't have pancreatic problems, so we may find that digestive enzymes aren't necessary. Horses are designed
to eat grass and have... | read »
Health: Feeds
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Feeding to Beat Arthritis in Your Horse
Arthritis used to be a common reason for horses being
euthanized, even in their early teens. Arthritis is a degeneration of joint tissues, making it
painful for the horse to move. All the horse's body tissues, including the joints, are
constantly being stressed and used, undergoing minor... | read »
Health: Feeds
from the pages of Horse Journal
Proteins Real Role In The Diet
I recently purchased a four-year-old Thoroughbred off the track who has been
out of work for the past six months. He was always fed pellets, but I'd
like to
switch him to a feed that his new pasture mate can eat also,
since they will be
turned out together 24 hours. The other horse he's... | read »
Health: Feeds
from the pages of Rodeo
Nutritional Needs of the Performance Horse
Compiled
and researched from various sources by Bob WelchA team roping horse is an
athlete. Athleticism is the only term to describe going from a standstill to a
full sprint, all the while reacting to two other creatures--the steer and the
rider--then pulling a 450-pound steer in a... | 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
