Published: October 2020 | Updated: December 2023 **Warning**: The nature of this article is pretty...
How to feed a horse (the right way!)
Key Takeaways: Forage should be the basis of every equine diet; horses require at least 1% of their body weight (BW) in hay everyday. Concentrate meals should not exceed 0.5%...
How does the horse digestive system work?
Horses are like magical unicorns, and no, not because of their majestic movement and beauty. Horses have a very special digestive system that differs from most other animals on the...
Is alfalfa good for horses with ulcers?
Ulcers are common in performance horses, and even many non-performance horses suffer from ulcers as well (1,2). Generally, ulcers are found in the upper region of the equine stomach that...
Should You Be Worried About Blister Beetles in Hay?
Did you know that a small bug, just 4 to 6 grams in size, can be potentially deadly to your ~1000-pound horse? (1). This insect, known as the Blister Beetle,...
Does My Horse Need Electrolytes?
Electrolytes are common and we hear about them frequently (especially in the summer!), but what are they really? Briefly, electrolytes are minerals in the body which help maintain fluid balance...
Bran Mash for Horses: Friend or Foe?
I can remember as a kid making a large batch of bran mash filled with carrots and apples for the horses during the barn Christmas party so they could celebrate...
