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Horse feeding tips: What and how much?

2012-09-04T0:0+00:00

It is essential to know what horse food and how much horse food you need to feed your horse to keep him healthy. This article will give you a few horse feeding tips to help you know what horse food to use and when. Basic Horse Feeding Tips • Horses graze naturally so...

How to feed a breeding stallion

2012-01-25T0:0+00:00

Over the course of a lifetime, equine feeding schedules need to be changed and adapted as a horse ages and its requirements change. This is especially true when it comes to breeding stallions – so read this guide to learn more about how to set an effective equine nutrition plan for a stall...

Feeding a stallion at stud

2011-08-31T0:0+00:00

You may wish for your stallion to become outstanding in his field. The stallion could demonstrate imposing paces combined with a majestic temperament. He could achieve the highest marks for his birth year. His movement could give evidence about powerful hind, supple back and certain elevation re...

Winter Horse Feed - What to feed a horse in winter

2011-08-12T0:0+00:00

Feeding horses in winter really depends on whether they live in or out and what type of work they are in. If we begin with a horse living out and in medium work. At the beginning of winter I always try not to suddenly overload my horses with vast amounts of hard feed particularly if they have be...

What to feed a horse in summer

2011-08-11T0:0+00:00

Most of us like to enjoy a bit of respite from feeding and the mucking out regime of the winter months during the summer. By April I like to be able to turn horses out day and night, although the evenings can still be a bit chilly so I will keep them rugged if necessary. It&#...

Feeding a Foal

2011-08-10T0:0+00:00

Knowing just when and how much to feed a foal can make a massive difference on how they turn out. If you get it right, then you will have a stronger, healthier foal all round. Anybody who decides to breed must get a basic knowledge of how to deal with their young stock when th...

Feeding an Older Horse

2011-08-10T0:0+00:00

As your horse starts to get older he or she will need a different feeding programme. At what age your horse is considered old may well depend on its breeding but generally any age from 16 onwards. Their needs change as they get older so this needs to be considered when feeding. ...

Competition Horse Feed: Best Brands

2011-08-10T0:0+00:00

There is a huge range of specialist horse feed available now for the horse or pony who is competing. Before, however, you rush off to buy one you should ask yourself honestly if your horse is really a competition horse, or does he just compet...

Competition Horse Feed: What to Feed

2011-08-10T0:0+00:00

With the competition season well under way you may want to take some time thinking about what you are feeding your horse which can ultimately affect his performance and to make sure what you feed does not make your horse misbehave. We all know horses naturally roam vast plains, grazing a va...

Summer Horse Feed: Best Brands

2011-08-10T0:0+00:00

The sun is out and the grass has grown, so we can just turn our horses and ponies out and relax knowing they are eating that most natural feed grass, right? Well no, unfortunately.

Although the ...

Feeding a Pregnant Mare: Brands and What to do

2011-08-09T0:0+00:00

Most of the research into the needs of the pregnant mare has been relatively recent and has come from the racing industry, where, because recipient mares are not allowed, infertility or abortion is costly occurrences.