Feeding a Thoroughbred Thoroughbreds have been labelled hot, fizzy and hard keepers, but is this natural or might other factors…
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Nutrition: Heat stress: a serious health threat
Heat Stress: a serious health threat This summer is shaping up to be a warm one, so your horse will…
Happy Feet
Happy Feet As the seasons change, so do your horses hooves. DR JENNIFER STEWART discusses strategies to help your…
Nutrition: Weathering winter with an aged horse
Aged horses can be a challenge to feed correctly, particularly during winter. Equine nutritionist LEISA HOFSTETTER has some suggestions. Often…
Nutrition: Digesting the facts about Pre and Probiotics
Prebiotics and probiotics. Are these just fancy additives in horse feed, or is there more to the story? Equine nutritionist…
A case of Coprophagy with Dr Peter Huntington
Coprophagy, or eating manure, is more common than you might think. PETER HUNTINGTON B.V.Sc., M.A.C.V.Sc. explains. Why do horses eat…
Feeding performance horses with Larissa Bilston
Feeding performance horses properly is not rocket science, but the results can blast you out of this world, writes Equine…
Electrolytes and hydration
In the heat of an Australian summer, keeping your horse hydrated is critical. Equine nutritionist LEISA HOFSTETTER has some advice…
Read MoreDavid Nash: Equine Nutritionist
We asked DAVID NASH, Director of Nutrition Technology at Kentucky Equine Research, about common products that contain banned substances. A…
Some thoughts on hay
How well do you know your hay? Sowing, cutting, testing, choosing: there’s a lot to think about. Equine nutritionist LEISA…
Lessons Learned
For Poseidon Equine founder Linda Goldspink-Lord, the lessons learned over the last decade are helping to shape the future of…
Nutrition Feeding for Summer
As with all times of year, what you feed your horse in summer depends on factors such as their level…
Testing Water Quality: The first limiting nutrient
In the first of a two part special feature, DAVID NASH, Director of Nutrition Technology at Kentucky Equine Research, talks…
Everyday Foods That Are Unsafe For Your Horse
When it comes to feeding your horse, you no doubt are going to want to provide a healthy and balanced…
Nutrition: Hydration through the summer heat
When summer temperatures soar, ensuring your horse is properly hydrated is paramount. LEISA HOFSTETTER of Hof Equine Nutrition offers her…