When raising a young horse, it’s easy to obsess over the size of the foal, the straightness of the legs, the condition of the coat, and, of course, how early they start looking ‘like a horse.’ But appearances can be misleading. The real foundation of a future athlete lies beneath the skin, in how the…
Q: Can I feed lucerne as the main forage in my horse’s diet? A: Lucerne is a highly nutritious legume hay, rich in protein, calcium, and digestible energy. It’s a great option for performance horses, growing youngsters, lactating mares, or horses needing condition. However, its richness can be problematic for easy keepers or horses prone…
Q: Is it enough to just give my horse a salt block or lick? A: Many people rely on salt blocks to supply their horse's daily salt requirements. However, while some horses have a craving for sodium, which will cause them to use a block, few horses lick a block enough to consume their daily salt…
Q: Why is beet pulp good for horses? A: Beet pulp is a great feed for horses. It is an energy-rich source of digestible fibre that helps to promote and maintain a healthy microbial hindgut population, keeping the digestive system healthy. Beet pulp is a byproduct from the sugar beet industry. Sugar beets are grown and harvested…
