Foal Feeding Tips for a Strong Start Expert nutrition strategies for healthy mares and growing foals Foaling season is one of the most critical times in equine management, requiring careful attention to nutrition for both the broodmare and the foal. Proper feeding ensures a healthy pregnancy, delivery and optimal growth and development. During this period, the mare’s dietary needs increase, necessitating adjustments […] Foal Feeding Tips for a Strong Start Read More »
From Performance Horse Feed to the Finish Line Optimizing equine performance with expert nutrition Performance horses need a lot of energy, but more importantly they need balanced energy sources to meet their athletic endeavors. Knowing the roles of forage, fiber and feed is essential for their health and performance. Each horse’s energy requirements vary based on factors like workload, metabolism and body condition. From Performance Horse Feed to the Finish Line Read More »
Crafting Diets For Hard And Easy Keeper Horses Giving weight to a custom equine feed plan Finding the right nutritional balance is essential for every horse, but it becomes especially critical when feeding easy and hard keepers, animals that have an “easy” or “hard” time maintaining their weight. For example, an overweight horse with insulin resistance may require a carefully controlled starch and Crafting Diets For Hard And Easy Keeper Horses Read More »
The Scoop on Supplements: Where to Begin and What to Look For As an equine veterinarian, one of the questions you might hear is: Does my horse need supplements? The answer, of course, depends on a variety of factors, most importantly the horse in question. So, we asked Sentinel Product Manager Kristyn Sturken how to assess a horse’s diet and lifestyle to determine if a supplement could The Scoop on Supplements: Where to Begin and What to Look For Read More »
Straight From the Stables: Facts from the Feed Room Our equine nutrition experts answer their most-asked questions from veterinarians. At Sentinel®, we understand nutrition is the foundation to maintaining a horse’s health and performance. From supporting digestive health to providing the right energy levels, what you feed a horse can make all the difference. But we also know every horse is unique, and nutrition Straight From the Stables: Facts from the Feed Room Read More »
Stay in the Saddle: Sentinel Nutrition Team is Your Go-To for Equine Nutrition News Keeping up with the latest equine nutrition news can be a great way to maintain the health and performance of your patients. However, scientific advancements and the sheer volume of voices and information online can make staying informed a serious challenge. So, we talked to our equine nutrition experts to learn their tips to stay Stay in the Saddle: Sentinel Nutrition Team is Your Go-To for Equine Nutrition News Read More »
Golden Advice for Feeding Horses in Their Golden Years Thanks to advances in veterinary medicine and equine nutrition, horses are living longer than ever. While that’s great news for horses and their owners, it often comes with nutritional considerations that can change over time. Depending on a variety of factors, senior horses may require dietary changes to ensure they stay happy and healthy throughout Golden Advice for Feeding Horses in Their Golden Years Read More »
Applying equine nutrition in clinical settings with Abby Geick, DVM From colic-prone to competitive horses, there’s one feed form this veterinarian says keeps popping up again and again. Abby Geick is an equine veterinarian who knows firsthand the powerful impact nutrition can have on a horse’s well-being. When her 23-year-old horse, Mackay, lost weight, she took a closer look at his diet. The ration balancer Applying equine nutrition in clinical settings with Abby Geick, DVM Read More »
From Horse Person to Trusted Expert in Equine Nutrition Kristyn Sturken Equine Product Manager Sturken joined Kent Nutrition Group in 1995 and currently works in the marketing and product department with a major focus on her passion, equine products. How Sentinel Product Manager Kristyn Sturken turned a love of competitive riding into helping horses live healthier lives. Kristyn Sturken wasn’t always a horse person. From Horse Person to Trusted Expert in Equine Nutrition Read More »
Getting Inside One of the Most Unique Minds in Equine Nutrition Jeanne van der Veen Equine and Specialty Nutritionist Van der Veen joined Kent Nutrition Group in 1988 and currently serves as the Equine and Specialty Nutritionist. How Sentinel Equine and Specialty Nutritionist Jeanne van der Veen combined a love of math, science and animals to create a healthier horse feed. If you ask her colleagues, Getting Inside One of the Most Unique Minds in Equine Nutrition Read More »
