BEYOND THE FEED BAG
How turnout, stress and routine affect digestion We tend to think of equine nutrition as the science of calories, minerals, […]
grazing
DEPRESSION IN HORSES
Research indicates that horses can experience depression. Here we’ll review the pioneering study that sought to identify depression in horses
HORSES AND HAY
Text: Rhiannon Cecil We all know horses eat grass, right? Feeding horses is a complex process, and each horse must
REMUDA CREEK HORSEMANSHIP CENTRE
Tell us about your yard. Our yard is quite small, with 12 horses currently standing with us. We have the
ASKHQ: INSULIN-RESISTANCE
Q: I have a question regarding insulin-resistant horses. I know about the condition, but would like further input about management?
HINDGUT DISTRESS
Horses are trickle feeders, designed to eat fibre all day long, rather than consuming large meals less frequently. Fibre digestion
Horse Channel, Horse Health, Know How
TOP TIPS FOR MAKING GRAZING LAST
Field rotation. This is one of the simplest options if you are able to divide your field into smaller paddocks.
Horse Channel, Horse Health
TASTE
Just as in humans your horse’s sense of taste is closely associated with his sense of smell. A horse’s tongue
THE HORSE’S DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
[dropcap]H[/dropcap]orses are trickle feeders and non-ruminant herbivores, meaning that they are designed to graze for most of the day on
GOOD GRASS: TYPES OF ROUGHAGE
There are various roughage options available for the South African horse. The main options include lucerne hay, teff, Eragrostis curvula,