Is LeMieux’s new grazing muzzle making restricted diets more palatable to owners?I’m a very relatable horse owner. Just like an estimated 30-75% of owners (depending on which study you read), I have a fat horse in my paddock. It’s easy to dismiss my overweight equine, Pip (pictured below), with language that minimises the problem. He’s a chunky monkey one minute and “Pippo the hippo” the next. […]
Horses are trickle feeders, meaning they spend most of their time eating.
Little and often, fibre-focused and balance in the bucket – feeding equines appropriately takes know-how
In the wild, horses self-administer fibre-rich grass and browse hedges for up to 18 hours per day. But when it comes to domestic equines, who live very different lives from their wild and feral cousins, you might…
Every owner should learn the rules of feeding horses because a good understanding of equine nutrition is key to ensuring your horse remains healthy and in good condition all year round. These rules cover the basics when it comes to feeding horses. There’s so much more to learn, but this is an excellent place to […]
Successful performance starts with a carefully planned diet.
Fine-tuning a horse’s diet to the specific demands of his work aids optimum results. Ed Busuttil MRCVS outlines the science behind sport horse nutrition in this exclusive feature for H &H subscribers
In the competitive world of horse sport, feeding performance horses for marginal gains can make all the difference. Nutrition and…
Forage plays an important role on helping a horse gain weight.Need to know how to help a horse to gain weight? Whether it’s through age, type, illness or fussiness, some horses struggle to gain and keep on the pounds – and feeding horses like this can feel like an uphill battle. Concerned owners should call their vet first to determine any underlying medical issues. It’s […]
A weighbridge is just one way to monitor your horse’s weight. Weighing a horse accurately isn’t usually that easy; most yards aren’t equipped with an equine equivalent to bathroom scales, which would make things much easier. Nevertheless, knowing how to weigh a horse – or how to work out if they sit within their ideal weight range – is an important equine management skill. There are […]