Feed

Grain mites are problematic for a wide variety of grain products including people food such as wheat germ, flour and other finely ground grains. They may also infest products such as powdered milk and other dry, processed, finely ground foodstuffs. They are also a big problem in horse feed. In this article, we will describe … Read more

Horses are very sensitive to moldy hay, and even though some scholarly information will tell you that a certain amount of mold is safe to feed, you are better safe than sorry. When you examine hay, if you can see or smell mold or feel dampness, you should not feed that hay to your horse. … Read more

There are many reasons why a foal may become orphaned. A mare may have problems during pregnancy or during the delivery and be unable to care for her foal. Of course, sometimes a mare may die while foaling, she may survive just fine but reject the foal. For whatever reason, from time-to-time a horse breeder … Read more

We all like to give our horses occasional treats, but what’s safe and what isn’t? In this article, we discuss which human foods are safe for your horse to eat and provide good advice on how much and how often you can treat your horse. Read on to learn more on what human food can … Read more

Acorns can be good food for some animals, but this is not true for most livestock. Ruminants, such as goats, sheep and cattle are badly affected by eating acorns. Horses, donkeys and other equines also experience negative effects when large amounts of acorns are consumed. Acorns contain a significant amount of gallic and tannic acid, … Read more

Horse treats can be expensive, and if the truth be known, they are really not necessary. Even so, it can be fun to give your horse a treat from time to time. In this article, we share several simple recipes for making your own horse treats at home. We also share good advice on choosing … Read more

If you’re going to feed your horses treats, natural fruits and vegetables are the best treats to give. Even so, it’s not smart to overfeed treats. Remember that horses have very delicate digestive systems and anything excessive or unusual can lead to serious problems such as colic and laminitis. In this article, we discuss the … Read more

My horse is eating dirt! Why on earth is this happening? Can it be that he prefers the taste of mud to his incredibly expensive, fancy horse food and delicious hay? Why is my horse eating dirt? If you notice your horse nosing around in the soil for a few sneaky mouthfuls, don’t freak out … Read more

Beet pulp is the fibrous material that’s left over after the vast majority of sugar is taken out of sugar beets. This byproduct of sugar beet processing is an excellent digestible fiber supplement for horses and is a smart addition to almost any horse’s diet. In this article, we discuss the many pros and few … Read more

If your horse breaks into the feed room and eats too much grain, he is in real danger of developing colic or laminitis. What can you do? In this article, we review the steps you need to take if your horse eats too much grain. Read on to learn more. How Does Excessive Consumption Of … Read more