Just like human athletes, equine athletes push their bodies to the limit. Reaching their full potential requires more than training - it takes the right nutritional support.
Understanding horse vitamins and minerals
Vitamins and minerals, aka micronutrients, are not needed in large amounts by horses and therefore might be easy to overlook in the diet. However, these tiny but mighty nutrients are...
Why is digestible energy for horses important?
The physical capabilities of the horse are astounding. Whether it’s jumping six foot fences, racing at over 40 miles per hour, or gliding through a pirouette in the dressage arena,...
The digestive supplements for horses that really count
Shopping for horse gut health supplements can be an interesting process. Given how many options and formulas there are on the market, decision fatigue can quickly kick in and make...
Is alfalfa good for horses with ulcers?
Ulcers are common in performance horses, and even many non-performance horses suffer from ulcers as well (1,2). Generally, ulcers are found in the upper region of the equine stomach that...
5 secrets for conditioning your horse
Our horses are athletes, there is no question about it. Just like any other athlete they have to be properly conditioned in order to perform optimally. But how do we...
Why do horses get nose bleeds? And more about EIPH in horses
Depending on which part of the equine industry you focus on, you may be very familiar with “bleeders” or you may have never heard of them before. Most common in...
