nutrition

ASKHQ: IS A SALT BLOCK ENOUGH?

Q: Is it enough to just give my horse a salt block or lick? A: Many people rely on salt…

2 years ago

MAKE IT LAST – HOW TO MAXIMISE HAY USAGE AND AVOID WASTAGE

Text: Hannah Botha, MSc How can you stretch your hay further, and what options are there to reduce waste? Hannah…

2 years ago

FIBRE CAN CHANGE ABNORMAL BEHAVIOUR

Stereotypic behaviours are actions that are repeated without any apparent or obvious purpose or function. These behaviours involve a need-related…

2 years ago

CHIA SEEDS FOR HORSES

Chia seeds are small, round seeds generally considered healthy additions to human diets. The seeds come from the plant Salvia hispanica,…

2 years ago

UNDERSTANDING FLAXSEED IN THE EQUINE DIET

Flaxseed is quickly becoming a popular nutritional supplement for horses. But what exactly is flaxseed, and how does it benefit…

2 years ago

FEEDING THE HOT HORSE

How to feed a ‘hotter’ horse is a dilemma faced by horse owners in many different disciplines. How do you…

2 years ago

DO HORSES NEED VETERAN FOOD?

Understanding senior nutrition Text: Hannah Botha, MSc Equine Nutrition Just like humans, horses age at different rates according to their…

3 years ago

FIBRE CAN CHANGE ABNORMAL BEHAVIOUR

By Hannah Botha, MSc Equine Nutriiton Stereotypic behaviours are actions that are repeated without any apparent or obvious purpose or…

3 years ago

FEEDING THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS

By Hannah Botha, MSc Equine Science, Epol Nutrition Advisor The December holidays are finally upon us! For many, that means…

4 years ago

ASKHQ: BEET PULP

Q: Why is beet pulp good for horses? A: Beet pulp is a great feed for horses. It is an…

6 years ago