Ask any pony owner and they will tell you that ponies are tougher, smarter, stronger, and healthier than any other horse. They are usually tougher, have fewer hoof problems, and are less prone to certain colics. They also consume much less fuel. Rations that a horse would starve on keep […]
Nutrition & Diet
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Most horse owners love to feed their horses. It’s fun to watch your horse enjoy his meals and come to you when he sees you with the feed bucket. But when it comes to planning your horse’s diet, it’s easy to make a mistake. Avoid these 10 common feeding mistakes. […]
The majority of a horse’s diet should consist of forage.1 However, hay is not sufficient for a complete nutritional profile. The addition of cereals and concentrates provides important minerals and nutrients, but also additional calories. Listed below are the types of forage, roughage, and concentrates in order from least to […]
Sometimes it is good to give your horse special food. However, there are some things that it is better not to feed them. What should you not feed your horse? Below is a list of foods that probably should not be included in your horse’s diet. Fruit in large quantities […]
A concentrate is a mixture of grains and minerals used to supplement the diet of a horse or pony. Concentrates may contain just one or several combinations of ingredients designed to improve a horse’s condition, whether for weight gain, growth, energy for work, or overall health. Here’s a look at […]