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Spring is a beautiful time of year! Everything begins to bloom and grow. Your horse’s pasture is likely taking off right about now with green grass coming in and various flowers and weeds. Unfortunately, there are dangers lurking in their pasture and you must be aware of them. Some of them can make your horse...

Most owners are aware that their horse’s digestive system is delicate. Big changes can be dangerous! Spring grass is one of those dangers. The sudden growth of lush pasture is delighting to your horse, but should be of concern to you. Too much of that green grass can put your horse at risk for some...

Proper nutrition is essential for good health. Horses have sensitive digestive systems and unique nutritional requirements that can make it tricky to feed them. There’s a wide variety of feed, supplements, and hay choices on the market. It can be difficult to decide which one to use! Equine Nutrition Carbohydrates: Likely one of the largest...

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...

It’s not always as simple as throwing a bale of hay to your horse. Most horses need a customized feeding program that suits their age, work load, size, among other things. It’s important you meet their nutritional needs in order to keep them conditioned and healthy. These tips will help! Dos and Don’ts of Feeding...

Laminitis is the inflammation of the laminae in your horse’s hoof. These soft tissues hold the hoof wall onto your horse’s foot. When they become damaged, your horse experiences extreme pain and discomfort. Most assume this crippling disease only attacks in the spring, but your horse is at risk in the fall too! Not only...

Unfortunately, all horses are at risk for laminitis to some degree. Research has proven that some are much more likely to experience this condition than others though. Horse owners should be aware of these factors! Laminitis is crippling, and sometimes even fatal. You should definitely take it seriously! Common Risk Factors for Laminitis Your horse...

Spring grass is sprouting up! Get your horse’s grazing muzzle ready. Now, they can enjoy pasture without worry. Unfortunately, many horses have health issues like obesity or a history of laminitis that keep them from indulging in lush grass. They can still be apart of the herd with the help of a muzzle though. Some...