When horses consume winter feeds, water requirements may increase. Hay and grain typically contain less than 15% moisture, while in contrast; pastures possess 60 to 80%...
For many horses, this is the season for traveling to fall horse shows and events. Considering periodic outbreaks of equine herpes virus (EHV-1) and other infectious...
Have you ever noticed that it is often easier for your horse to perform lateral movements such as bending, turning, leg yields, etc. in one direction...
Driving through Kentucky, I passed breathtaking farms ““ acres and acres of meticulously manicured pastures, lined with white Kentucky-style four board fences that seemed to travel...
Gastric ulcers and are a major health concern for horses. A gastro-endoscopic study (Murray et al.) of all breeds of horses from one to twenty four...
Fat is an excellent source of calories “” more than twice the calories offered by carbohydrates or protein, making it a great way to help your...
Fat from any source will make your horse shiny. A fatty substance called sebum, secreted from the sebaceous glands in your horse’s skin, increases when the...
Dr. Getty’s May Tip: Horses that graze on pasture 24/7 eat more slowly If you let your horse out to graze on pasture for only a...
Fat from any source will make your horse shiny. A fatty substance called sebum, secreted from the sebaceous glands in your horse’s skin, increases when the...
Calculating with ppm (parts per million) in two easy steps Reading a hay analysis or puzzling over the ingredients in feed or supplements can be a...