The horse evolved as a grazing herd animal. All of their nutritional needs were met by the ground that they stood upon, and if predation was light, and water plentiful they may not travel at a faster pace than a trot for most of their life.
Showing posts with label equine nutrition. Show all posts
Showing posts with label equine nutrition. Show all posts
Friday, August 5, 2016
Limiting Starch in the Performance Horse
There are lots of different opinions today when it comes to added energy sources for performance horses. Here is one to consider that I feel makes the most sense:
The horse evolved as a grazing herd animal. All of their nutritional needs were met by the ground that they stood upon, and if predation was light, and water plentiful they may not travel at a faster pace than a trot for most of their life.
The horse evolved as a grazing herd animal. All of their nutritional needs were met by the ground that they stood upon, and if predation was light, and water plentiful they may not travel at a faster pace than a trot for most of their life.
Sunday, April 10, 2016
Balanced Mineral Supplements for Horses
I had stopped at one of my large training barns to check on their horses diets, as they had just returned from a recent show circuit.
The owner said the horses were doing well, but he was going to tweak their diets just a little. He had purchased a bag of selenium from a local milling company and just wanted to top dress a little extra.
The owner said the horses were doing well, but he was going to tweak their diets just a little. He had purchased a bag of selenium from a local milling company and just wanted to top dress a little extra.
Sunday, August 9, 2015
Prebiotics and Probiotics
Prebiotics, probiotics, and the combination of the two (called synbiotics) are nutritional supplements marketed to support and protect the gastrointestinal (GI) system in a variety of mammals, including horses.
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
LIFELINE® Can Be A Life Changer
An Incomparable Partner: Those who compete in equestrian sport have a cherished partner: the horse.
These hard-working and talented athletes give of themselves with selflessness and honesty, trusting their caretakers to understand and meet their needs so they can do what they do best.
Read More at PacificCoastJournal.com
These hard-working and talented athletes give of themselves with selflessness and honesty, trusting their caretakers to understand and meet their needs so they can do what they do best.
Read More at PacificCoastJournal.com
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