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.

A sample diet for a mid-sized pony

Understanding how your horse's teeth work will help you make decisions about their husbandry.

Horses can develop lumps for various reasons. Here are some common causes:

When it comes to managing joint health in horses, owners turn to joint injections as a solution. But what are the implications for health?

As the seasons change, so do your horse's nutritional needs. Properly adjust your horse's diet to the qualities of the pasture.

Managing windgalls and other lower limb lameness in horses involves a combination of treatments and preventive measures.

Collect manures for parasite management. Grow vegetables.

We often see clients who have a professional equine masseur attend to their horses. They are prepared to stand there for an hour while...

Queensland Itch, or sweet itch, also known as summer eczema or pruritus, is a common condition in horses that causes severe itching and...

Does your horse, or a horse you know have a range of weird symptoms? Unexplained abrasions on the face, fetlocks, knees and hocks?...

The colours that look better on different horses vary. Here are some general guidelines

It's no surprise that language is filled with expressions and idioms related to horses. Here are some common ones.

As a horse owner, you know that taking care of your equine companion can be expensive. From feed to supplements, the cost of horse...

Riding a horse can be an enjoyable and fulfilling experience for both the rider and the horse. However, a poorly fitting saddle can cause...

In order to maintain your horse's health and performance, it is important to provide them with a balanced diet that meets their...

There's a very common myth that horses grow teeth throughout their whole life. That's not true.

We are often shown wild horse hooves as the gold standard of what hooves should look like, but is that what they actually look like?