Does your horse act like the grass is greener on the other side? They might be right, but that doesn't mean it's better for them to eat it! The 12 Most Common Horse Grass Types have important nutritional differences that you should know about. Here are...
Excited about spring being around the corner? So are we! But beware, as safe as it may seem, spring grass can cause serious harm. Here are a few things you should know so you can start turning your horse out safely this spring: Not All Spring Grasses...
Meet Julia Stainback and her 18 year old gelding, Diano! Julia has owned Diano for 6 years, and he started off as her daughter's horse before becoming her AA dressage partner. Now, Julia and Diano have fought together through an amazing journey from ill health...
How much does a horse drink daily? On average, horses drink between 5-1O gallons of fresh water every day. A horse can survive 2O-25 days without food, but horses can only live 3-6 days without water. The amount of water each horse drinks each day will depend on...
Feeding beet pulp is one of the main ingredients in equine food – and for good reason! Benefits It's versatile, affordable, and has a surprising number of benefits and applications. Many people look into feeding beet pulp when their horse starts losing weight, or cold weather...
What is Vitamin B? A lot of my clients ask me about Vitamin B for their horses. They worry if their horse's needs are being met through their diet or if they need a supplement. Vitamin B is an umbrella term for many sub-types of B...
As horses age, their health and dietary needs become increasingly complex. But by staying alert for changes and being proactive, many senior horses can thrive well past their thirties. Noticing issues early on is key for feeding older horses. Signs of Aging - Weight loss and dull...
Vitamin A is probably the most important vitamin for horses as it is crucial for growth, reproduction and development of a horse. Deficiencies can cause loss of vision, disturbances in bone growth and lowered resistance to disease and infection to name a few. Not only...
Getting Outside the "Box" As a child, when I thought of having a horse farm, I imagined large fields where the horse could run and graze. No restraints, just freedom and nature...