Springtime is fast approaching and for many horses this can pose quite a gassy problem. When spring grass begins to grow, it tends to cause gas colic in many horse breeds. Gas colic develops when a horse ingests forage that is high in sugar—usually lush spring grass—and […]
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Prevent the winter slump! Tips to exercise your horse during the winter. The cold weather may keep you indoors, but your horse still needs to exercise. Check out these tips on exercising your horse during the winter. Lunge the horse once or twice a week. This not […]
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Caring for horses in winter: should you keep them inside or outside? The winter chill is upon us. Rain, sleet, cold temperatures, and even snow have settled in across the country. So how do you care for horses in winter and the colder months? Even in cold […]
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What does it mean to Winterize Your Horse? During the cold season, horse owners must make sure that their animals receive proper feed, water and shelter to stay healthy and comfortable. Since riders usually put a lot of time and effort into getting their horses ready for […]
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What to Feed Horses in Cold Weather What you feed your horses in cold weather makes a difference. Many horse owners believe that when the weather is cold, horses need to be fed rations containing more corn, because they think of corn as a “heating” feed. However, […]
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How to design Cost-Effective Feeding Program for Horses without compromising your horse’s health. You care for your own horses, you probably have their hay- and feed-buying routine down pat. Every three months you write a check to the hay guy when he delivers four tons of timothy. […]
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Stampede Premium: Forage Options During Drought Conditions Fiber is an essential part of every horse’s diet. Feeding a minimum of 1 percent body weight in forage per day (dry matter basis) is recommended to supply adequate levels of fiber required for proper gut function. Horses grazing good-quality […]
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Forage makes up between 50 to 90 percent of a horse’s diet. Much of the forage part of the diet comes in the form of hay. Because it’s such a big part of the ration, a good quality hay can help keep a horse healthy, while a […]
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Soaking Hay for Horses: The Nutritional Impact A traditional way of reducing dust in hay involves soaking it, and this is an especially useful management tool for horses with respiratory sensitivity or breathing problems. However, soaking hay is difficult and not always a practical recommendation for horse […]
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Watching your horse’s cool weather water intake Do you monitor your horse’s cool weather water intake during the fall and winter? Do they get enough water? As the weather cools, it’s important to make sure your horse’s continue to drink enough water. A horse’s performance can be […]
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