Q: What can I feed to make my horse’s coat shiny? A: Coat condition is a marker of your horse’s health, so before changing the diet, you should evaluate your horse’s overall health. You should check for worms with a faecal egg count, make sure that his teeth are in good shape and assess his general…
Q: What nutritional issues should I be aware of in my new OTTB? A: Australian nutritionist Dr Nerida Richards, the resident nutritionist at FeedXL.com, explains that a Thoroughbred who is adapted to processing 8kg or more of concentrates a day as a racehorse may have have the following problems when he comes off the track: Bacterial…
Q: Why do horses like sugary treats? Asked by Savannah Grant A: Horses like sugary treats for the same reason we do - they're sweet and they taste good. However, horses also like salty treats. Everything must be fed in moderation of course. Rather feed your horse deliciously sweet apple than a sugar cube! At least an…
