Feeding Older and Younger Horses
…of Cornell University did some research into the differences in digestive ability between young horses (specifically under ten years of age) and old horses (over twenty years of age) and…
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Fat Horses Need To Eat, Too
…all it increases her risk for laminitis. If she really is overweight, you need get serious about doing something about it. That’s the bad news.?? The good news is she…
Four Reasons for Feeding Fat to Horses
…food most adult horses consume, so your horse’s system will need time to adjust to a higher level. Begin by adding 2 to 3 ounces a day, then build up…
Laminitis In Pregnant Mares
…people and may well be what is going on in these mares, too, a situation similar to grass founder and/or laminitis in overweight, cresty horses and ponies. Juliana was an…
Tums For Your Horse
For an alternative to the usual nibbles that is also healthful and beneficial for stomach ulcers, try Tums chewables. They’re also a safe treat if your horse is overweight, laminitic,…
No Sweets For Laminitis-Prone Horses
…these horses also have insulin-resistance problems. In fact, they’re said to have “metabolic syndrome,” somewhat like Syndrome X in “pre-diabetic” people. These horses require a strict diet, just like human…
Bulletin Board: 02/01
Horses As Livestock Several states are looking into the possibility of changing the legal definition of horses from livestock to companion animals or non-food animals. Livestock are considered to be…