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Determining Hay Quality for Horses

Determining Hay Quality for Horses:  Hay quality is assessed primarily through on smell, feel, and visual appearance. Generally, hay should...

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Feeding Preserved Forage to Horses

Feeding Preserved Forage to Horses: If you had the chance to feed your horse better for optimal health, behavior, and...

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The Importance of Weighing Feed

The Importance of Weighing Feed: How many times have you had to describe your horse’s ration and found yourself saying,...

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Use of Round Bales for Horses

Use of Round Bales for Horses: The unpredictable weather and barren pastures of winter complicate forage-feeding for horse owners. Because...

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Alfalfa and a Healthy Gastric Environment in Horses

Alfalfa and a Healthy Gastric Environment in Horses: Experts suggest that feeding alfalfa (lucerne) reduces the incidence and severity of...

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Feeding Horses: Don’t Miss the Forage for the Feed

Feeding Horses: Don’t Miss the Forage for the Feed. Conscientious horse owners know the importance of forage. That is why...

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mare and foal

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Benefit Foaling Mares Before Rebreeding

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Benefit Foaling Mares Before Rebreeding: When compared to cows, ewes, and sows, mares experience a short interval...

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10 Tips for Purchasing Horse Hay

10 Tips for Purchasing Horse Hay: Most horsemen buy hay based on the type of horse being fed. The way it...

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Haynet Height: Consider Comfort of Horses

Haynet Height: Consider Comfort of Horses. Horsemanship masters and mavens of yesteryear taught their students to hang haynets high and...

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beet pulp in hand

Beet Pulp: Energy Source for Horses

Beet Pulp: Energy Source for Horses: Horses with high energy demands, such as performance horses and hard keepers, frequently require...

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