Summer Pasture
Horses were born to eat grass. For horse owners, pasture is the most natural and economical way to feed horses, reducing the need for hay and commercial feeds. With the right advice on grass species, planting, fertilisation, and grazing management, you can maintain productive pasture all year round.
Let’s get pregnant: Feeding for Fertility
Of all domesticated animals, horses have the lowest fertility rate. This is often due to selective breeding for performance and conformation rather than fertility. Equine fertility is influenced by a complex mix of environmental, management, and individual animal factors.
The Case for Oil in Equine Nutrition
When it comes to feeding horses, especially those in regular work, the conversation often revolves around grains, supplements, and performance enhancers. But what if the key to better digestion, sustained energy, and overall wellness lies in something simpler - oil?
Winter Care and Feeding
Cooler weather makes winter a favourite time for horses. With no flies, midges, or itchy sweating, horses can run free and soak up the winter sun!
Cool temperatures mean less stress and more time in the ‘thermoneutral zone’ (TNZ), the temperature range in which horses do not need to sweat or shiver. The TNZ varies with age, gender, breed, weather, exercise, and feed.
Typically, horses don't shiver until the temperature drops below 0°C for a weanling and –15°C for an adult horse.