Horses are one of the most muscular animals on Earth, but what’s amazing is that they don’t eat meat – they only eat grass. So how do horses get so muscular and strong eating nothing but grass? Horses get all the protein they need for muscle growth and strength from plants. The secret lies in …
Should I feed my horse once or twice a day? I often get asked this question, and it’s not easily answered. There are basic horse feeding principles, but you have to be flexible because some horses’ dietary needs are different than others. Feeding a horse grain once a day is fine, but horses need a …
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 …
One of our older mares has heaves, and it seems her breathing is getting worse as she ages. We want to ensure the food she’s eating isn’t contributing to her condition, so I did some research on feeding horses with heaves. Heaves are a chronic respiratory condition caused by an allergic reaction to inhaled particles. …
My niece and nephew got their first pony and want to ensure it eats appropriately. So they ask me what ponies eat? I had a pretty good idea but decided to do some research to provide them with the best answer possible. Ponies eat grass, hay, and grain on occasion. A pony typically requires a …
Miles HenryI love animals! Especially horses, I’ve been around them most of my life but I am always learning more and enjoy sharing with others. I have bought, sold, and broke racehorse yearlings. I have raised some winning horses and had some that didn’t make it as racehorses, so we trained them in other disciplines. …