Information on the best feeding practices and a look at horse hay, grains, and commercial feeds.
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? …
It is no secret that horses need hay to perform their best. Hay is a necessary part of their diet, providing them with the fiber they need to keep their digestive system working correctly. But many people don’t know that different types of hay have different protein content levels, which can affect a horse’s performance. …
My son noticed that I use a hay net when feeding some of our horses but not others. He asked me why the difference in treatment. The reason that we treat our horses differently depends is because of their individual needs, which include how we feed them hay. Hay nets are an essential tool for …
My friend, an expert equestrian, puts out round bales for his horses. I was taught not to let horses eat from round bales because they make horses sick. But with the price of hay skyrocketing, I decided it’s worthwhile to check them out. In general, round hay bales are used to feed cattle in the …
My grandson saw a tray of treats on our countertop and reached for one; I quickly let him know they were for the horses. He said, “They can’t be horse treats because they come in a bag.” I told him these were homemade and much better than anything he’ll find in a store. Horse lovers …
My granddaughter noticed that I was top-dressing my horse’s feed with Healthy Coat, a mineral supplement. She wanted to try it out on hers, but I explained that her horse was doing fine and that horse supplements aren’t always needed. Some horses need supplements because they have a vitamin deficiency or they aren’t getting the …