Winter Horse Nutrition Horses can live outside year-round, but as cold temperatures begin to creep in, their feeding requirements will be significantly impacted. As a responsible horse owner, it’s important to understand the feed modifications they may need and how to implement them. As temperatures drop, horses will continue to burn more calories trying to stay warm and […] Winter Horse Nutrition Read More »
Your Winter Horse Care Guide: Safety, Riding, and Shelter As the seasons transition, horse owners face a multitude of challenges. From managing mud and ice, to shelter and protection, all while still trying to enjoy time with their companion. Taking precautions and checking important items consistently will allow you to still enjoy being a horse owner while maintaining their safety. Keeping Horses Safe with Your Winter Horse Care Guide: Safety, Riding, and Shelter Read More »
Easing the Bond, Weaning Horses with Care Weaning season for horses is often a dreaded time of the year. Although necessary, the process includes an overload of stress on the foal, mare, and owner that must listen to the heart-wrenching whinnies. In the wild, a mare that becomes pregnant will naturally wean her current foal to ensure she can nourish the new Easing the Bond, Weaning Horses with Care 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 »
Is Feed Low in Starch and Sugar Right for All Horses? Having shared the 101 of low starch, low sugar feeds, Jeanne van der Veen, equine nutritionist for Sentinel Horse Feeds and Kristyn Sturken, equine product manager for Sentinel Horse Feeds, are sharing what horses can actually benefit from this type of nutrition plan. Q: What types of horses can benefit from a low starch and/or Is Feed Low in Starch and Sugar Right for All Horses? Read More »
Choosing a Horse Feed to Support a Lifetime of Wellness You want your horse to have the best life possible, and that starts with the right nutrition. Help ensure your horse’s diet is providing the foundation for a happy, healthy life with feeding goals for each life stage. Choosing a Horse Feed to Support a Lifetime of Wellness Read More »
Choosing the Right Horse Feed as Part of Your Preventative Care Plan No one knows your horse quite like you. You can tell when they’re happy and healthy, and you can sense when something isn’t quite right. But because horses have such complex and sensitive digestive systems, determining what’s wrong is often the hard part. Fortunately, one of the best ways to help prevent some health issues Choosing the Right Horse Feed as Part of Your Preventative Care Plan Read More »
Giving Weight to a Hard Keeper Horse Feed Is your horse thinner than normal? In this article, we explore reasons why certain horses may have difficulties and recommend a few steps you can take to help ensure your hard keeper is getting the most from their diet. Giving Weight to a Hard Keeper Horse Feed Read More »
Choosing an Equine Performance Feed for Peak Results As a horse owner, one of your main priorities is ensuring your companion is healthy and well-fed. But if you’re looking to improve your horse’s performance, you’ll likely have to look beyond basic nutrition. When feeding for performance, you should take a few factors into consideration, including your horse’s discipline, competition level and energy needs, Choosing an Equine Performance Feed for Peak Results Read More »
Crafting an Equine Diet Plan with Health Concerns in Mind Your horse is part of your family, so when you’re worried about their health, it can feel like your world is coming apart. Read our article to learn about our feeds and supplements that are designed for a specific solution. Crafting an Equine Diet Plan with Health Concerns in Mind Read More »
