You Can Lead A Horse To Water
Friday, March 23rd, 2012
Water is the main component of the body. In fact, an average 1000 pound horse is roughly 660 pounds (80 gallons) of water. About two-thirds of this water is inside...
It’s Spring – Ready, Set, Ride!
Thursday, March 22nd, 2012
Now that the weather has finally warmed up, horse owners are starting to spend more time with their horses, and are looking forward to even more enjoyable riding weather. There...
Feeding A Lactating Mare
Thursday, March 22nd, 2012
When a mare foals, her daily nutrient requirements increase significantly, nearly double that of early gestation. These nutrient needs must be met for the mare to recover from foaling stress,...
Cold Weather Colic In Horses
Sunday, March 18th, 2012
Cold winds and changing winter weather may not seem like contributing factors for equine colic. However, these conditions can foster changes in routine and eating habits that may affect the...