There’s nothing like the word ‘colic’ to strike fear in the hearts of horse owners....
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...
4 Tips for Detecting Gastric Ulcers in Horses
Key Takeaways: Feeding practices and stress are the two main causative factors behind equine gastric ulcers. It’s safe to assume that the majority of equine athletes competing at elite levels...
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...
Colicky Horse? Take These Steps First
Key Takeaways Walk the low-grade colicking horse Call the vet ASAP Assess the horse’s manure Withhold feed or offer small meals only Offer water and electrolytes Should You Walk a...