Horse Diet: What Do Horses Consume?
Horses have very specific dietary needs as herbivores with different digestive tracts than ours. Their long digestive tract requires a diet high in fiber that must be consumed slowly over time; horses typically eat multiple smaller meals throughout the day rather than eating just three large ones at one sitting […]
The Five Varieties of Horse Feeds and Concentrates
At its core, horses should consume forage or roughage as a major source of nutrition. Hay alone may not meet their requirements so grains and concentrates are added for additional minerals and calories. Below you will find various roughage, feeds and concentrates that make up an “complete diet.” Green grass […]
Frequent Errors in Horse Feeding
Most horse owners enjoy feeding their horses. It can be fun watching your horse enjoy its meal and come running up when he spots you with its feed bucket! However, mistakes are easily made when planning their dietary needs; to prevent these common feeding errors. Here are 10 of them. […]
Selecting Nutritious Horse Treats
Just like people, horses enjoy receiving treats. In terms of horse care and ownership, treats typically refer to food items that taste delicious but do not necessarily provide significant nutritional benefit. Here, we outline safe foods and ways to safely give treats; additionally we explore what options exist if your […]