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Winter Care for Older Horses
Frigid winter weather can be particularly hard on older horses. In this article from the January 2010 issue of EQUUS, David Trachtenberg, DVM, owner of Ledgewood Veterinary Equine Clinic in Ontario,...
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Two Delicious Bran Mash Recipes for Horses
Bran mashes do not have any medicinal benefit, but your horse may find them tasty. Photo © EQUUS Magazine Although bran mashes were once popular winter fare, served to horses to prevent colic and tying...
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Horse Feed: What’s in It?
In this month's Health section, we mentioned that it's important to watch out for high-energy carbs in your horse's feed--particularly if you're feeding for calmness. Here's a review of just what...
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Post-Colic Care for Horses
The movement of grazing will get a horse's gut function back to normal following colic quicker than sedentary stall rest. Photo © EQUUS Magazine. All Rights Reserved. Knowing how to recognize and...
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Slow Down Mealtime to Reduce the Risk of Equine Choke
Feeding time is an opportunity for choke if your horse "bolts" his grain. ©EQUUS Magazine It’s not unusual for a horse to dive in as soon as his grain hits the bottom of the bucket. But if he eats too...
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Missed Your Horse’s Meal Time? Don’t Worry.
A meal that's served late isn't going to harm most horses. No need to excuse yourself from a summer barbeque to feed the horses at a specific time. A ration delivered a few hours earlier or later won’t...
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Putting Weight on Your Horse for Winter
Putting weight on your horse before the seasons change will leave him better able to cope with cold weather. ©EQUUS Magazine If your horse is on the skinny side, take steps now to put some pounds on...
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Safely Change Your Horses Feeds & Forage
Horses have evolved to handle a wide variety of vegetation in their diet, but with a few key differences between the feral horse and the domesticated horse. A horse ranging freely in search of food...
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Feed Your Horse a Balanced Diet
Get an accurate picture of what your horse is eating every day by weighing his feed. © Stacey Nedrow-Wigmore Your horse doesn’t seem as sharp as he did a few months ago, and his coat is losing its...
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Feeding Strategies for Weanlings
If you plan to feed your weanling grain, introduce it to him when he’s about 1–2 months old. Most foals are weaned at about 4 to 6 months, just when their nutritional needs begin to outpace their...
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Flexible Feeding Schedule
Offering free-choice hay can help minimize behavior problems. Photo © EQUUS You’ve slept through the alarm, and now you’re racing out the door to be sure you feed on time. Slow down and enjoy some...
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Control Calorie Intake of Pasture-Kept Horses
A grazing muzzle helps reduce the number of calories an overweight horse eats. Photo © EQUUS Q: I’ve been told to feed 2 percent of my horse’s body weight in forage each day. How do I estimate how...
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Two Delicious Bran Mash Recipes for Horses
Bran mashes do not have any medicinal benefit, but your horse may find them tasty. Photo © EQUUS Magazine Although bran mashes were once popular winter fare, served to horses to prevent colic and tying...
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Feeding Aging Horses FAQ
Q: How can I determine if my horse is a “senior” horse? A: Watch for certain physical signs including chronically low body condition, loss of muscle over the topline leading to a swaybacked...
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When is Hay Too Old?
Before feeding, inspect hay for signs of mold or other deterioration. Photo © EQUUS Q: Due to the drought I was unable to find Bermuda square bales last year and had to purchase round bales. It would...
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Horse Feed: What’s in It?
In this month's Health section, we mentioned that it's important to watch out for high-energy carbs in your horse's feed--particularly if you're feeding for calmness. Here's a review of just what...
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