Equine Nutrition

Treats are useful for R+ training and rewarding your horse in general. However, treats can be very expensive. Dr. Worth offers some inexpensive horse treat alternatives.

We discuss the benefits of feeding bahiagrass, a perennial warm-season grass species perfect for pasture and forage for your horses. Learn about bahia grass adaptability to various soil types and...

Hay is the principle source of fiber in domestic animals, and provision should be made to obtain sufficient hay for them, as hay is a far better feed in very...

Winter laminitis occurs in cold weather and occurs mostly in older horses. Dr. Worth describes why it occurs and how to prevent winter laminitis.

Prevent horse colic in the winter is a matter of maintaining your horse's access to warm water for your horse. Dr. Worth explains the relationship between water intake and colic....

Feeding senior horses is much the same as feeding other horses: 24/7 access to hay is essential. However, you may need to add in a probiotic and feed a higher...

We are often asked if 'a scoop of oats' is appropriate for a particular horse. A scoop does not tell us how much you are feeding as volume varies by...

The great blanket debate: an equine nutritionist weighs in. If your horse has a good hair coat, shelter from the wind, and constant access to forage, there is no need...

Horses that are underweight are a special challenge in the cold. They need hay and plenty of it, but they will need really good quality hay, probably second cut, or...

In cold weather the best thing to feed horses is fiber as much as they will eat. Good quality hay is the best answer. Horses digest the fiber in the...

Feeding Cushings ponies with no teeth can be difficult. Soaked hay cubes are your best bet but rice bran can also help.

Alfalfa, the legume, is a hay commonly fed to horses. Here we discuss how to identify alfalfa hay, when to feed it, and explain what the difference is between grass...