The Low Down on Dry Lots
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For additional information, contact Jenn@ModernEquestrianMedia.com By Jennifer Roberts As we head into fall, the lush pasture may be waning. It’s time to make winter plans, what...
View ArticleThe Feeling You Get When You Hug Your Horse
It’s why we do what we do It is why you go to the barn every day, regardless of the weather or your busy schedule, so you can see your horse. It is why you run out on a cold winter night and toss...
View ArticleSpring and Fall pastures can be unsafe for at-risk horses
It is that time of the year again, when grass pastures can be unsafe for at-risk horses! Grazing management is the key to avoiding problems. Temperature and sunlight affect the amount of fructans (a...
View ArticleBiotin Basics
Biotin has become commonplace in feed rooms across the world because of its reputation as an effective hoof supplement. And while this is true, some horsemen believe it to be a man-made and mystical...
View ArticleHigh-energy advantages
Simply put, horses need energy. Energy is traditionally supplied by cereal grains such as oats, corn, and barley. These feedstuffs deliver energy as carbohydrates or starch. But what if you want to...
View ArticleThe Feeling You Get When It’s Just You and Your Horse
It’s why we do what we do It is why we get up at 6 a.m. on a freezing morning to feed. It is why we stay up all night checking on a sick horse. It is why we spend every last dime on a saddle that fits...
View ArticlePreparing your feed room and hayloft for the winter
Here are five tips to make sure your feed room and hayloft are ready for winter. 1. Clean out your feed room. A clean feed room will help to reduce feed losses due to insect and rodent damage. It will...
View ArticleChoosing supplements for senior horses that have trouble maintaining weight
Horses 18 years of age and older are considered geriatric or senior horses. Some horses, like some humans, age more gracefully than others. Frequently, older horses struggle to maintain a healthy body...
View ArticleCatch weight loss in your horses before it becomes a problem
It is easy for horses to drop weight in the cold winter months and you may not notice it until they shed their blankets and winter coats in the spring. Be proactive by doing a weekly body condition...
View ArticleWhy do horse people feed wheat bran mashes?
One of the most prevalent myths in the realm of horse nutrition today is that bran mashes are good for horses. Horse folks have long fed bran mashes for a variety of reasons: to act as a laxative and...
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