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 »
The What, Who, Why and When The What, Who, Why and When of feeding Lower Starch, Lower Sugar, Lower Non-Structural Carbohydrates (NSC) feed to your horse. We sat down with Jeanne van der Veen, equine nutritionist for Sentinel Horse Feeds and Kristyn Sturken, equine product manager for Sentinel Horse Feeds to get the scoop on low starch, low sugar and low The What, Who, Why and When Read More »
Horse feed forms and benefits Horse Feed Forms and Benefits When going to the local feed store or researching what kind of nutrition you should be feeding your horse, it is evident that there are many options out there. In addition to your horse’s life stage and activity requirements, new product offerings can be a result of current research, newly Horse feed forms and benefits Read More »
The benefits of extruded feeds for horses Benefits of Extruded Feeds for Horses There are many specialized and newly developed feeds and concentrates available for your horse, thanks to extensive research and testing done in the equine nutrition industry. Have you ever wondered why certain feeds look a certain way? Why nutritionists choose certain ingredients over others? Why some ingredients or feed The benefits of extruded feeds for horses Read More »
Feeding Fundamentals Equine Feeding Fundamentals When sitting down to discuss equine nutrition with Dr. Randy Raub, PhD, it’s clear he knows the practical side of feeding horses. In many barns, feeding programs depend on horse numbers, lifestage, and workload, which can vary greatly. According to Randy, the foundation of a quality equine nutrition program is often overlooked Feeding Fundamentals Read More »
