Horse Feeding

Baby horses are designed to get the nutrition they need from the milk their mothers provide, but when those babies are weaned it is up to the humans in their lives to step up and continue to...

Excess weight is just as unhealthy for your equine companion as it is for you. If your horse could afford to drop a few pounds, it is important to look at a realistic diet and exercise regimen for...

More than 37,000 miniature donkeys are registered in the United States. The male miniature donkey is called a Jack, and the female is called a Jennet. Miniature donkeys are friendly and easily...

Horses need roughage, meaning grass or hay, to keep their digestive tracts healthy. In the winter or for horses in small pastures with little or no grass, free access to hay should be offered at...

How do you know what to feed a horse? Feeding is important, not only for its nutritional benefit, but also for your horse's digestive health. What and how much to feed depends on a number of...

In this article I will explain how to feed your horse during the winter months.

Full board includes complete care of your horse. This includes, but is not limited to feeding, mucking and turnout. Facilities have different protocols that they follow, some have training...

Some horses can't control their appetites; if you put out food for them, they'll simply eat as fast as they can until it's all gone. Controlling their overall food intake is as simple as limiting...

Everybody loves a special treat once in awhile, and your horse is no different. Give her a change of pace from the usual sugar cube, and load your pockets with some homemade alfalfa bites. You can...

If your horse is tired of the same old sugar cube treat, provide some variety and fill your pockets with some carrot and apple horse treats. These treats are filled with healthy ingredients for...

Having your own horse can be a dream come true if you love horses. If you are lucky enough to have your horse on your own property then you can spend time with it each day. Grooming, riding, and...

Reward your horse for her love and loyalty, and give her a break from her usual equine bill of fare with a special cake treat. Cake treats for horses are easy to make and loaded with yummy and...

Knowing what type of feed to buy for your horse can get pretty confusing. This article will help guide you towards the right purchase.

Feeding your foal properly can make the difference between a fully developed and healthy youngster, or a crippling injury for life. This article will help you in this critical time period.

Choosing the right grains for your horse is important to his overall health and longevity. This article will help you identify and pick the right type of grains.

Feeding the endurance horse is critical to its success, health and longevity in the sport. It can make all the difference. Read on to learn how to feed an endurance horse.

If a malnourished horse has come under your care, it is important you know that feeding him is delicate. The horse's stomach is a fragile organ, prone to distension and colic and other problems,...

When a horse is being hauled in during cool weather it loses two to five pounds per every hour of travel, most of it is sweated off. While traveling in warm weather your horse loses even more...

There are more types of horse feed than most people realize and each type has different qualities that make it either appropriate or inappropriate for specific horses. You can't rely on what your...

Having been involved in equine rescue, I'm often asked the best way to put weight on a thin horse. There are many factors involved in doing this properly that involve more than just simply...

If at all possible, it is better not to feed your horse around other horses that aren't also being fed. If the other horse is aggressive and tries to take the food or treat away from your horse,...

How much should you feed your horse? What should you feed him? This article will give you the basics of equine feeding and nutrition.

Most horse people are familiar with the old saying, "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink." However, there are occasions when it's important to get your horse to drink. While...

Foals, despite their size, are delicate creatures and ones who have been orphaned at or just after birth will need a great deal of care. Feeding them properly is a big step in keeping the foal...