Horses who are easy keepers rarely need much more than their regular ration of hay and perhaps a little grain. However, if your horse is a hard keeper, you will know the frustration of trying to get as much nutrition into your horse as possible, without upsetting his delicate digestive tract. For these horses who [...]
Feeding Your Horse Beet Pulp
Good Pasture for Your Horses
Keeping your horse out on pasture is the absolute ideal when it comes to giving your horse a more natural life and allowing him free movement that prevents such difficulties as stocking up and arthritis. However, not all pastures are created equal. Here are some things to look out for when evaluating possible pastureland for [...]
Minerals and Horses
Minerals are necessary for most chemical reactions occurring within your horse’s body. Calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, sodium and sulfur are the main minerals needed by your horse. Common salt blocks usually only contain very small amounts of minerals, and are in fact mostly sodium. Although your horse will get some of these other minerals from [...]
Should I Feed My Horse Treats?
Hand-feeding treats to horses is a rather controversial subject. While some horse owners have no difficulty with giving treats to their horses, others find themselves with pushy, nippy animals who become dangerous in their quest for snacks. How do you safely feed treats to your horse without causing bad behaviour? First and foremost, you need [...]
How to Make a Bran Mash for Your Horse
Feeding a bran mash to hard working horses is a tradition that has been passed down to horseman throughout generations. When overfed, bran mashes can actually have a damaging effect on your horse, but when given occasionally, they can be a warm and tasty treat. Bran mashes also act as a laxative, and can be [...]