Tag Archives: Nutrition
Feeding horses for the job!
Feeding horses well is both art and science. If you’ve ever had a horse too fat, too skinny or jumping out of their skin with playfulne...
C3 vs C4 Grasses – Which Is Best?
If you’ve ever been on to FeedXL or read information about ‘bighead’ and oxalates in pastures, you’ll have come across the terms “C3” a...
When Should I Change My Horse’s Hard Feed?
Although you can look up horse nutrition books and find out how many calories per day your horse needs, feeding exactly the energy inta...
Do I need a Horse Hoof Supplement? – How to Feed Horses for Healthy Hooves
Farriers often recommend hoof supplements when they think your horse might be lacking the nutrients needed to grow good strong hoof wal...
Caring for Horses in Hot Weather
As temperatures soar, remember to take weather conditions into account when planning a ride.
Working horses during very hot and/or hum...
Sun-bleach: Is my horse’s diet wrong?
Q: Is sun bleaching a sign of mineral deficiency?
It's frustrating, isn't it? One minute your horse is deep, rich and shining, then a w...
Top 10 Essential Feeding Tips Every Horse Owner Needs To Know
Horses need roughage - lots of it. Unless they’re overweight, they should never run out of grass or hay.
Roughage can also provide al...
Can I blame the supplement? Part 2
Should I blame the feed?
How often do you hear someone say that a few days after changing to a new mineral supplement, or a new bagged ...
Why testing your horse’s blood won’t tell you what you think it will.
Horse owners often believe that they need to have a sample of their horse’s blood analysed to know if they are feeding the horse what h...