Horses don’t chew cud like ruminants but instead rely on microbial fermentation in the cecum and colon (hindgut) to break down cellulose and produce volatile fatty acids (VFAs) for energy.

Here is what we are feeding our two new fillies, meeting all their nutritional requirements for less than $10/day.

Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, which are essential for muscle development, tissue repair, enzyme production, and overall equine health.

Performance horses are often successful because they are curious, bold, and thrive on challenges and novelty. Even though their joints and muscles might keep them from the arena, that doesn’t mean we can’t stimulate their minds.

There are various types of dewormers available in the market, each designed to target specific parasites and provide effective protection for your horse's health.

Comparing some of the popular (and expensive) ingredients on the market that we don’t use and why:

A sample diet for a mid-sized pony

Neck thread worm has symptoms similar to Queensland Itch or Sweet Itch.

Understanding the intricacies of horse vision can provide valuable insights into their behavior and wellbeing.

Oils are a valuable source of energy, promoting a glossy coat, supporting joint health, and aiding with digestion.  Significant oil...

Anhidrosis in horses is a condition where they can't sweat properly. Sweating is crucial for horses to cool down, especially in hot and humid weather or during exercise.

The difficultly with feedbags that have pelletised, micronised or extruded feeds is that you can't see what it actually is. Here are some recent "no grain" alternatives and what they actually contain.

Use of shoes in different cultures throughout history and it's implications for soundness today

Stringhalt is a condition that affects horses, causing a sudden and exaggerated flexion of one, but usually both hind legs

Sleeping upright is enabled by the 'stay apparatus' which locks horses' limbs when they are unconscious and upright.

Hoof thrush is a common bacterial infection that affects the frog of a horse's hoof, leading to foul-smelling discharge, and discomfort.

Equine Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy (EPSM) is a common genetic muscle disorder which leads to muscle damage and dysfunction

 We talk all the time about hays and hard feeds, but the reality is that, in terms of volume, horses eat far more pasture than anything else

Windsucking - causes, treatments. What the research says about this persistent behaviour.

Colour in horses is an indicator of underlying health issues, often related to nutritional deficiencies, particularly in trace minerals.