Stereotypic behaviors are repetitive, abnormal behaviors that can develop in horses, usually in those that...
Overfeeding Broodmares: How do you know when it’s too much?
The most common misconception in the horse breeding world is that we are feeding for two. Thankfully for our wallets, we do not have to feed broodmares as if we...
How to Choose a Probiotic
If you: Feel like the supplement industry is similar to the Wild West (are there any regulations for probiotics??) Are confused about how to pick a probiotic Are wondering how...
How proper pasture management impacts gut health for horses
If your idea of the perfect horse pasture consists of neatly-mown bermudagrass and carefully-pruned hedges, you’re likely not alone. After all, this is what we often see in equine magazines...
What’s the difference between prebiotics and probiotics?
Why do we care so much about the one-letter difference?? Because your horses need both pre- and probiotics for a thriving microbiome and overall well being. Let’s start at the...
Proof is in the Przewalski
Key Takeaways: Horse domestication puts our beloved animals at a distinct gut health disadvantage. New research regarding gut microbiome diversity in Przewalski’s wild horse shows that domesticated horses have much-less-diverse...
Is my horse too fat?
We haven’t personally seen your horse, but research suggests that the answer to this question is yes. Obesity in America has become a major public health concern and unfortunately, has...
