Feeding the Lactating Mare: Meeting Peak Nutritional Demands – Part 3
Welcome to Part 3 of our broodmare nutrition series! If you thought late pregnancy was demanding, prepare yourself—lactation takes nutritional requirements to an entirely new…
Author: Jenni B
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Late Pregnancy Nutrition: Preparing for a Healthy Foal – Part 2
Welcome back to our broodmare nutrition series. In Part 1, we covered the basics and early pregnancy feeding. Now we’re entering the most critical nutritional…
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Broodmare Nutrition Basics: Understanding the Timeline – Part 1
Welcome to our comprehensive five-part series on broodmare nutrition! Whether you’re a first-time breeder or managing a large breeding operation, understanding how to feed your…
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The Science Behind our Feeding Calculator
It is really important to understand exactly how we calculate your horse’s feeding plan. Our calculator is built on veterinary science, equine nutrition research, and…
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Starting Your 3-Month-Old foal Right: A Practical Guide
The foundation you build with a young foal determines the kind of horse they’ll become. Those first few months aren’t just about keeping them safe…
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Feeding the Performance Horse: Nutrition Strategies for Different Disciplines
When it comes to equine athletes, the old saying “you are what you eat” couldn’t be more true. The feed that goes into your performance…
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Understanding Hay Analysis Reports: A Complete Guide
For most horse owners, hay represents the foundation of their horse’s diet—often making up 50-100% of their daily forage intake. Yet despite this critical importance,…
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Top 5 Common Mistakes Horse Owners Make When Feeding Their Horses
As horse owners, we all want the best for our horses. Yet when it comes to feeding, even the most well meaning among us can…
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Choosing the Right Stallion: What I Learned After 25 Years of breeding horses
Twenty years ago, I thought I knew what made a good stallion. I had bred a couple of foals using other people’s stallions, and like…
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Nature vs. Nurture: Crafting the Ideal Environment for Horses
The age-old debate of nature versus nurture isn’t just for psychologists—it’s a crucial consideration for anyone who works with horses. Are a horse’s abilities and temperament shaped…
