My journey with beet pulp began during a casual chat with friends who hailed its benefits for horses. Not commonly fed in my region, I was intrigued and felt the urge to dig deeper. Through my research, I discovered a myriad of opinions, and it became clear that there’s much to unravel about beet pulp’s …
A common dilemma that horse owners often wonder about is whether to feed their horses before or after riding them. It’s easy to get confused at first, but once I did my research, the answer seemed relatively simple. You should feed your horse hay just before riding or give them grain one to four hours …
My grandson, a budding equestrian, understands one of the golden rules of horse care: never turn out the horses on a freshly cut lawn. He diligently follows this rule, but his curious mind recently raised an insightful question: “Why can’t horses eat cut grass when the hay they love so much is merely dried cut …
I avoid feeding hay in bulk because I fear it will mold and my horses won’t eat it, or if they do eat it, they’ll get sick. But some horse owners disagree with me and put round hay bales in their pastures. I decided to find out if horses will eat moldy hay and whether …
My friend feeds her horses Bermuda hay, and all of them radiate health; they have shiny coats, great bodies, and tons of energy. Seeing how healthy her horses seem made me wonder about Bermuda’s quality and nutritional value compared to other types of hay. Bermuda hay is good for horses; it’s high in fiber which …
How much is a bale of hay? It’s a question that resonates with farmers, horse owners, and agricultural enthusiasts. A bale of hay typically costs between fifteen to thirty dollars, but the answer isn’t as simple as a flat rate. The price varies based on factors such as demand, location, type of hay, and time …
Have you ever observed your horse’s grazing habits and wondered, “Does my horse really need to eat all the time?” It’s a common question among horse owners, often stemming from the observation of natural grazing patterns in the wild. Yet, as we delve into the world of horse diets, we realize that there’s more than …
During a recent visit to our ranch, a curious young guest asked an interesting question, “What do horses like to eat?” While I’ve always had a general idea, I realized the answer might be enriched by a broader perspective. So, I reached out to several horse-owner friends and received a delightful array of responses. Horses …
Recently my grandson was cleaning a stall and asked me why his horse licked so much salt. Instead of answering, I decided to quiz him and asked, do horses need salt, and can they get enough from a mineral block? Horses need salt in their body for the proper function of their muscles and nerves. …
When our veterinarian mentioned the possibility of our horse having foundered, alarm and concern were evident on our faces. Our grandson, noticing our distress, quickly inquired, “What is founder, and why is it so worrisome?” Founder, in simple terms, is a painful condition where a horse’s hoof becomes so inflamed it’s agonizing for them to …