Category: Nutrition & GI Health

Healthy Horse Secret (Part 2)- Which Hay is Good

In the first post to the ‘Healthy Horse Secret’ sequence we talked about feeding quality hay as the primary source of nutrition and GI support for a horse. Now that we have established the importance of ‘good hay’ in a horse’s diet, the question lingers- What hay is good??? The answer to this has a constant portion and a variable portion, and I am so excited to talk about both! 

Healthy Horse Secret (Part 1)- Feed Good Hay


5 Steps to a Substantial Topline

So then begs the question… how to build a horse’s topline? Muscle development in horses can be a tricking game—particularly for older horses, those with long backs, and breeds with less genetic muscle density. In efforts to put muscle on a horse, I have found a few guidelines that help me to be effective and fair.

Starter Pack to GI Health

The wellness in a horse’s gastrointestinal tract can make or break his ability to perform, have a happy disposition, and even function on a daily basis. There are so many facets contributing to a healthy belly and gut, but I think that we can make a big impact for our horses’ health by implementing these three practices. I am so excited to share some concepts I’ve been learning about concerning feeding management aspects and the horses’ consequential reactions! 

Is My Horse Getting Enough Protein?

To simplify the jumble of numbers, percentages, and labels, we can talk about a couple factors to ensure that the horse is eating enough protein.

How to Feed the Easy Keeper
