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Nutrena Nutrition Tips: Feeding Horses During Reduced Work
Learn our top tips for feeding your horse during reduced work. Tiffany Pattison, a consultant for Nutrena, shares valuable insights and recommendations....
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Transitioning Your Horse to a New Feed
You may be thinking your horse is in need of a senior diet, or perhaps there is a new feed available that you believe is even better for your horse. Maybe you are no longer happy with your curre...
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When Is It Time for Senior Horse Feed?
Horse owners are constantly asking “when should I switch my older horse to senior feed?” As nutrition experts we are here to help! The Growing Population of Senior Horses It is interesting...
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Flash Fred – Our Inherited Horse
We inherited Flash Fred (my daughter has a creative naming process) from a friend of ours. This horse was slowing down in his old age and could no longer keep up with the rigorous lifes...
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When Should I Feed a Complete Horse Feed?
A complete feed is a fortified grain/forage mix that is formulated with high quality fiber sources to raise the total percent fiber in the feed, so that reduced hay feeding can be done safely. Some f...
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Feeding Tips for Stall Rest
Regardless of the diagnosis, when stall rest is on the treatment list, adjusting your feeding program to match your horse's lack of activity can improve the experience for both you and your horse....
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Pre and Probiotics in Horse Feed
coat, indicating good health shining from the inside out. While scanning information about various horse feeds, you may have come across the phrase 'contains prebiotics and probiotics'....Hmmm, sound...
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Supplementing Horse Diets with Omega Fatty Acids
As you look at your horses' diet, it is important to remember that horses need a balance of both omega-3 and -6 fatty acids for optimal health and performance. One isn't necessarily better than the ...
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Leading a Horse to Water…
Good hydration is vital to optimal health and performance....
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Feeding Schedules for Horses
A few months ago, I received a call from a farm that was experiencing numerous cases of colic. They were concerned that their grain was the cause of the problem and asked me to visit their farm. When ...
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Ration Balancers vs Regular Horse Feeds
I recently received a call from a horse owner that said she needed to put her horse on a diet. Her 1000 pound mare is a body condition score of 7. Her vet had recommended she put the mare on a ration ...
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Selecting the Right Feed
Browsing through the aisles of your local feed store, it's likely you have noticed the variety of horse feeds available. National brands, regional brands and local manufacturers all crowd the shelve...
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Warm Mashes for Senior Horses
I received an email from one of my clients asking for a recipe for a "Safe Warm Mash" for her senior horse. She thought a bran mash would be a good choice, but was unsure as to ingredients or cook...
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When to Feed Ration Balancers
Feeding horses a balanced diet is essential for their overall health and well-being. In cases where horses receive a low amount of grain or appear to be lacking something in their diet, incorporating ...
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Changing Horse Feeds – A Lot Like Horse Training
Most horse owners have a pretty steady routine when it comes to working with their horses, and that includes keeping a consistent feeding schedule and program in place, which is a good thing for the h...
