diet

More and more horse owners are turning toward holistic alternatives, including their horse’s diet. What you should feed and how often are big questions. It’s best to look at how your horse’s digestive system works and build their diet around that. A Holistic Approach Dr. Angelique Barbara shares a short video on some basic guidelines...

Magnesium has an important function in your horse’s body. It’s a major mineral in bones with 60% being found in the skeleton. Many have recognized its ability to calm horses. It can also be beneficial to those that are obese or at risk for laminitis. It’s essential you thoroughly research magnesium before supplementing your horse...

Himalayan salt is a great supplement to your horse’s diet. It has an abundance of trace minerals that keep deficiencies away. These beneficial nutrients are great for horses, livestock, and other pets! Himalayan salt is usually hung with a rope in your horse’s stall or run-in shelter. It’s also sold in large blocks for feeding...

If your horse has been acting off, it could be Leaky Gut Syndrome (LGS). LGS happens when your horse’s gastrointestinal tract is compromised, allowing harmful substances to “leak” into the blood stream. These leaks can result in: • Changes in personality/behavior • Reduced performance • Weight loss • Loose manure/diarrhea • Chronic/recurrent colic • Girthy...

Inexpensive and beneficial, beet pulp has been used in the horse industry for a long time. It can help horses gain weigh, especially through the winter months. It’s also a great source of fiber and provides a slow release of energy. Overall, it may be something worth adding to your feed room! What is beet...

Dapples are the envy of every horse owner. A shiny, gleaming coat usually indicates your horse is healthy and well-groomed. Some horses are genetically more likely to get these round areas of different colored hair. Other times, proper nutrition and grooming can bring them out. What causes dapples? Nutrition: While a proper diet isn’t the...

Most horse owners begin stocking up on hay toward the end of summer. If you’ve already begun your stockpile, then you might have run into some issues. This year is going to be particularly difficult in certain areas. There’s a major hay shortage! Between flooding and droughts, farmers haven’t had it easy this year. You...

Stop feeling deprived, hungry, and tired… Cowgirls, now’s your chance to feel and look your best, so you can spend more time riding and less time worrying about the gym or meal planning. Andrea Otley created the Cowgirl Up Diet after struggling with sugar cravings, binge eating, and a stubborn scale. Andrea lives in a...