Information on the best feeding practices and a look at horse hay, grains, and commercial feeds.
Do you ever wonder what makes a racehorse so strong and fast or a showhorse so shiny and healthy? The secret is their diet! Just like us, horses need the right kinds of food to be their best. This includes fruits, vegetables, grains, and something very important – a balanced diet. Now, when it comes …
As a racehorse owner, I’m mindful of providing the best possible nutrition for my animals. There are many different feeding options available, but alfalfa pellets and hay have consistently been at the top of the list. These two choices offer a variety of benefits, but it’s essential to understand the differences and how they may …
I’ve always been a firm believer in the benefits of feeding my horses alfalfa hay. However, I have friends and fellow horse owners who remain skeptical about whether alfalfa’s benefits justify its higher cost when compared to other hay options. Alfalfa hay offers numerous benefits for performance horses, including its high protein content for muscle …
Many assume that horses solely graze on grass and hay, but some unexpected information about their dietary habits challenges this belief. The idea that “horses eat meat” might seem surprising, but there’s more to their nutrition than initially meets the eye. Although horses are primarily herbivores, there have been instances where they’ve consumed meat. However, …
A horse’s overall health and well-being are directly tied to maintaining a healthy weight. Ensuring your equine companion stays within a suitable weight range is crucial for optimal performance, longevity, and happiness. Weight loss in horses can occur for various reasons, some of which may be more easily identified than others. Common causes include inadequate …
As a horse owner, I know firsthand how important it is to feed my racehorses properly. Recently, while chatting with some other owners at the barn, we got on the topic of feeding hay. “I never knew there was so much to consider when choosing hay,” a new horse owner commented. “It can be overwhelming,” …
A friend came to our barn and didn’t like that I fed my horses grain in buckets hung in the stalls. He said horses should always eat hay from the ground. I understand that there are benefits to ground feeding, but there are also good reasons to feed raised. So, which one is the best …
My neighbor’s daughter just got her first horse, but they’re at a loss regarding equine care. I couldn’t bear to see them fumble through the journey alone, so I offered to lend a hand by sharing some basic knowledge of horses and specifically feeding. One of the most important aspects of horse care is proper …
We bought two horses at the same time; both were yearlings and fed identical diets. One horse is fit, and the other is carrying too much weight. So I want to change the type of hay I’m feeding the heavy horse to reduce its weight while still maintaining optimal health for training purposes. So, what …
We supply our horses with a lot of hay, and sometimes I get asked how I decide the correct amount to feed each one. If you’re a horse owner, you know hay is an important part of your horse’s diet. But are you aware of how much hay a horse needs to eat per day? …