FEEDING THE DRESSAGE HORSE (PART I) WHAT MAKES A GOOD DIET? AUGUST 2018 Written by Performance Horse Nutrition Dressage requires power, athleticism, concentration and obedience from the horse. The type of work required from a dressage horse could be compared to a cross between weight lifting and ballet in human terms and requires the development[…]
FEEDING THE ENDURANCE HORSE JULY 2018 Written by Performance Horse Nutrition Most endurance rides range in distance from 25 miles to 100 miles. Depending on the terrain, distance and the speed at which the horse is ridden, endurance rides can take anywhere from three to 24 hours to complete. Given the amount of time necessary[…]
FEEDING THE LIGHT PLEASURE RIDINGMAINTENANCE HORSE JUNE 2018 Written by Performance Horse Nutrition Horses that are kept for pleasure or occasional riding are typically easy keepers and can be fed a simple maintenance diet. Maintenance is a component of all physiological states, defined as no net gain or loss of any nutrients. The nutrients required for maintenance are[…]
FEEDING THE BREEDING FARM GROWING HORSES march 2018 Written by Performance Horse Nutrition The goal of any breeding program is to produce strong sound foals. To do this there are several factors involved including genetics, environment and nutrition. Nutrition is a critical piece of any successful breeding operation and must be considered at every level:[…]
FEEDING THE BREEDING FARM BROODMARE march 2018 Written by Performance Horse Nutrition The goal of any breeding program is to produce strong sound foals. To do this there are several factors involved including genetics, environment and nutrition. Nutrition is a critical piece of any successful breeding operation and must be considered at every level: Stallions,[…]
FEEDING THE BREEDING FARM STALLIONS march 2018 Written by Performance Horse Nutrition The goal of any breeding program is to produce strong sound foals. To do this there are several factors involved including genetics, environment and nutrition. Nutrition is a critical piece of any successful breeding operation and must be considered at every level: Stallions, mares,[…]
UNDERSTANDING GASTRIC ULCERS May 2015 Written by Performance Horse Nutrition What is it? Equine gastric ulcers are caused because gastric acid (hydrochloric acid secreted by parts of the stomach lining), and, to a lesser degree, the digestive enzyme pepsin, irritating the lining of the stomach, causing ulceration. Gastric ulcers are common in horses. Their prevalence[…]
IN HORSES FOOD ALLERGIES December 2015 Written by Performance Horse Nutrition With what seems to be a rise in food allergies in humans we find ourselves asking does my horse have a food allergy. In this article we will discuss what a food allergy is and how can we determine if our horse suffers from[…]
UNDERSTANDING POLYSACCHARIDE STORAGE MYOPATHY (PSSM) September 2014 Written by Performance Horse Nutrition What is it? Polysaccharide storage myopathy is a muscle disease that occurs primarily in horses with Quarter Horse bloodlines such as Quarter Horses, Paint Horses and Appaloosas. Polysaccharide storage myopathy also occurs in other breeds including Drafts, Draft crossbreeds, and Warmbloods. The primary clinical[…]
UNDERSTANDING INSULIN RESISTANCE February 2015 Written by Performance Horse Nutrition What is it? Insulin resistance is a condition in which the body’s cells become less sensitive to the insulin that is being produced. Insulin is a hormone that is secreted or produced and released from the pancreas. Insulin is released in response to an increase in[…]