Horse feeding

Are you making one of these common horse feeding mistakes? Learn about the 8 mistakes horse owners may make when feeding their horses.

The art of feeding performance horses comes in finding the best combination of dietary energy sources to meet a horse’s individual nutrition needs.

A good feeding plan and routine is crucial for your horse’s health 🍎 That said, mistakes are easy to make. Check out these 8 feeding mistakes to avoid 👇️ #horseillustrated #horsecare #horsenutrition #horsefeeding

"When feeding a horse with no teeth or with very severe tooth damage, feed a slurry of complete pelleted feed and/or mashed alfalfa pellets, and add in some long stemmed soft leafy alfalfa hay because horses without teeth will still want to chew on fiber

Be sure new hay is dry and free of dust and mold, and always introduce it to horses' diets slowly.

Receiving a diagnosis of the condition behind your horse’s health or performance problem is usually a relief, but the satisfaction of getting the diagnosis can be quickly replaced by fear and uncertainty regarding what to do about it. Questions around both the long-term prospects for your horse and the costs involved to support the horse with such a condition can be daunting. Owners of horses diagnosed with special nutritional needs often feel bewildered and frustrated as they attempt to put…

By avoiding these 13 mistakes when feeding your horse, you're already ahead of the curve. By getting the basics right you'll ensure you have a sound and healthy horse.

Our Basic Guide to Feeding guides you through the four steps to discover the right feed for your horse and how much feed he needs.

Learn what to feed an easy keeper without relying on drastic calorie restrictions and find out why weight matters for your horse's health