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Does feed affect attitude in horses?
I was recently asked by a fellow horse owner if I felt diet could play a role in the disposition of her horse. My answer was “Yes, equine diet can have some influence on equine disposition....
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Feeding Oats to Horses – The Whole Picture
For decades, oats have been a staple in the feeding program of horses. Often considered a ‘safe’ grain option, there are pros and cons to this long-loved feed option. Upon closer examinati...
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Starch Levels in Feed
Starch plays a significant role in a horse’s overall diet. After (hopefully) warming you up to the idea of how useful this nutrient can be, I’d like to now dig in to how you can compare ...
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Prevention and Management of EMS in Horses
Crinkles on Toby’s neck are evidence of his ‘overweight’ status There is no treatment or cure for Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS), so taking preventative measures though diet and exe...
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Feeding “George”: A Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy (PSSM) Horse
Previously, I introduced you to George, my “Heinz-57” PSSM positive horse. Though his test results came back positive for Type 1 PSSM, his diagnosis does not mean his athletic career...
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Types of Carbohydrates in Horse Feed Diets
Starches, carbohydrates, sugars, non-structural carbohydrates (NSC) and non-fibrous carbohydrates (NFC), among others, are terms thrown around for equine diets, and all those terms can get very intim...
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Colic, Laminitis & Starch Levels in Horse Diets
Many horse owners are concerned about carbohydrate levels in their horses diet, particularly if the horse is prone to colic or laminitis. Learn about the relationship between colic, laminitis and sta...
