Published: May 2022 | Updated: December 2023 When your dog develops health issues, it's never...
Managing Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy in horses
We recently discussed the problem of tying up (rhabdomyolysis) in performance horses and options when it comes to preventing and treating that condition, but in some instances horses can have...
How to feed a horse (the right way!)
Key Takeaways: Forage should be the basis of every equine diet; horses require at least 1% of their body weight (BW) in hay everyday. Concentrate meals should not exceed 0.5%...
How does the horse digestive system work?
Horses are like magical unicorns, and no, not because of their majestic movement and beauty. Horses have a very special digestive system that differs from most other animals on the...
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 is horse conformation important?
Conformation in horses refers to the shape of the body and structure as dictated by the bones. While there are general rules of thumb for “good” horse conformation, there are...
