How turnout, stress and routine affect digestion We tend to think of equine nutrition as the science of calories, minerals,…
Research indicates that horses can experience depression. Here we'll review the pioneering study that sought to identify depression in horses…
Text: Rhiannon Cecil We all know horses eat grass, right? Feeding horses is a complex process, and each horse must…
Tell us about your yard. Our yard is quite small, with 12 horses currently standing with us. We have the…
Q: I have a question regarding insulin-resistant horses. I know about the condition, but would like further input about management?…
Horses are trickle feeders, designed to eat fibre all day long, rather than consuming large meals less frequently. Fibre digestion…
Field rotation. This is one of the simplest options if you are able to divide your field into smaller paddocks.…
Just as in humans your horse's sense of taste is closely associated with his sense of smell. A horse's tongue…
[dropcap]H[/dropcap]orses are trickle feeders and non-ruminant herbivores, meaning that they are designed to graze for most of the day on…
There are various roughage options available for the South African horse. The main options include lucerne hay, teff, Eragrostis curvula,…