As we navigate our way back to normal, your horse may be exercising more or working harder. This causes oxidative stress, which produces free radicals, which in turn weakens cells and tissues. Antioxidants, like vitamin E, help fight against these free radicals, making vitamin E an essential nutrient in your horse’s diet. Vitamin E for […]

As we inch toward summer, it’s getting to be time to wean some of the foals born in January or February. We want to share some strategies and equine feeds that can help achieve healthy, sustainable growth while minimizing the risk of developmental orthopedic disease (DOD). When to Wean Generally, foals are weaned somewhere between […]

Best Horse Feed With spring approaching, now is an excellent time to evaluate the feeding program you have in place for your horse. His needs—and therefore, the best horse feed for him—may change for a variety of reasons, including: • The availability of more abundant pasture • An increased level of work/activity • Returning home […]

Stallion Nutrition With the breeding season upon us, you may be wondering about the nutrition your stallion will need to thrive over the next few months. While all horses are individuals, and you’ll need to consider your horse’s unique situation, we have some general advice for a healthy breeding season. Body Condition An appropriate body […]

Broodmare Nutrition A broodmare nutrition program plays a vital role in her foal’s health and development right from conception. If you’re planning to breed mares this season, we have a few general recommendations to share. Body Condition Score Studies show there’s a relationship between body condition and likelihood to conceive. Specifically, mares with a low […]

Improving the Body Condition Scoring of Horses Those involved in the horse industry, whether because of breeding, racing, or riding, all have a common goal: to ensure that our horses are in prime physical health. Determining the overall health of a horse can be accomplished in a variety of ways. The easiest—and often the most […]