Category Archive for "Feed Management"
Cutting the Carbs
When horse owners ask about a “low-carb” diet, many are unsure of what the term means or why they should consider this diet. When considering the term “low carbohydrate diet” it becomes clear that it would be more accurate to…
Powerful Protein
Of everything to do with equine nutrition, protein is the most misunderstood. Many often assume it provides energy, however, protein’s main function is actually to provide amino acids (the building blocks of bones, muscles, and soft tissues) for growth and…
Feeding Before and During Competition
Below are a few tips on the best way to feed horses during multi-day competitions to reduce the risk of ulcers, maintain appetite and ensure an appropriate calorie intake for the duration of the competition. Try to keep the horse’s…
Pick ‘n Mix- Managing good and bad doers together
Managing a mixed group of horses often creates a conundrum for horse owners especially when it comes to feeding. Keeping horses in a social setting with limitations on the amount of land available makes it tricky to keep a good…
Changing your horses diet successfully
Time to change – Changing your horses diet successfully Horse owners may, at some stage, find it necessary to change their horse’s diet for reasons which might include changes in temperature, season, stage of growth or pregnancy and change in…
Feeding by Weight not Volume
When looking at your horses diet it is extremely important to ensure that your horse is fed the correct portion of food by weight, not by volume. Failing to establish the correct weight of the portion being fed can lead…
EVALUATING AND CHOOSING YOUR HAY
When choosing the type of hay to purchase for the winter, it is always wise not only to choose the type your horse prefers, but also one that matches his nutritional needs. All horses have different nutritional needs and…