Which Cutting of Timothy Hay is Better for Horses?
Timothy hay is an excellent source of fiber and roughage to include in your horse’s diet. As a horse owner, you’ll have to decide if you should purchase first or second cutting of Timothy hay. You may have heard that the nutritional quality of first cutting Timothy hay is inferior to the second cutting. While this….
Dubai World Cup 2018
Horse racing is one of the most popular sports in Dubai, and the Dubai World Cup is the one of the premiere events in the United Arab Emirates. Held annually at the Meydan Racecourse since 1996, this race boasts a purse of $10 mil USD and hosts more than 50,000 spectators a year. Horses travel….
Grass Clippings Unsafe for Horses, Stick to Pasture and Hay
Resist the Urge to Feed Lawn Clippings to Horses Ah…spring! The weather is getting warmer and your lawn is a beautiful, green carpet. At this time of the year, you have to mow the lawn at least once a week, sometimes more frequently, and you generate an immense pile of grass clippings with every….
Composting for your Horse’s Health
Key Factors for a Successful Compost Pile Composting horse manure is beneficial to your horse’s health. A properly managed compost pile will reach temperatures that are high enough to kill fly larvae, which reduces the fly population in the area, and also destroys weed seeds. The high temperature in the compost pile will also wipe….
Alfalfa is an Ideal Hay for Horses
Don’t Believe the Myths – Alfalfa is an Ideal Hay for Horses Alfalfa hay is the most important legume forage crop grown in the United States. Alfalfa hay is readily available – it is grown and sold in every state in the U.S. The high feeding value of alfalfa hay makes it an ideal feed….
Horses Need More Hay in Cold Weather
Horses Require Additional Energy in Winter Cold temperatures, rain, wind, and snow….no doubt about it…winter is here. Are you prepared to feed your horse to keep him warm? Don’t just throw a blanket on your horse when the weather turns nasty. Increasing your horse’s daily calorie (or energy) intake is more important than a blanket….
Steamed Hay for Horses
Does Steaming Make Hay Healthier and Safer for Horses? Soaking hay in water for 30 minutes or less is a good way to reduce airborne particles such as dust and mold, making it an effective management strategy for horses with respiratory problems. Soaking also reduces levels of nonstructural carbohydrates in hay, which is essential for….
Does Vitamin E Help Keep Aging Horses Healthy?
Vitamin E Supplementation May Improve Immune Response in Older Horses Horses are living longer than ever these days. Roughly 15% of horses in the United States are over the age of 20. Because immune function tends to decrease with advanced age, these horses are more susceptible to disease and infection. Vitamin E is a potent….
Moving Horses from Hay to Fresh Forage Can Pose Some Risks
Is There Danger Lurking for Horses in Lush Spring Pastures? Did you know that those lush, early spring pastures can be dangerous for horses? Over the years, grass breeders have developed cultivars, or types, that rapidly accumulate high levels of sugar, starch, and fructans (together referred to as nonstructural carbohydrates, or NSC). Grasses that have higher NSC….