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He who brings the food is momentarily part of the heard. At least that’s how most horses tend to view their caretakers. This partially illuminates why some equine demonstrate mild to hostile behaviors come mealtime. You see, like humans, when...

Fad diets are exceedingly popular among all walks of life, including horses! Though not all low carb diets are equine appropriate (looking at you Atkins!) you might be surprised to learn why horse nutritionists favor low carbohydrates in some cases....

While prebiotics and probiotics are definitely close cousins, their roles in the family are completely different. Learn how the two work together to support your dog or horse’s overall health and come away with an understanding of the major differences...

Your horse’s performance and overall health are largely contingent on one system functioning well: the digestive tract. It’s the site where nutrients are absorbed and converted into energy. It’s also responsible for killing off any harmful microorganisms that could cause...

Your horses total body weight is comprised of roughly 4% minerals. Compared to a 60% water and 30% fat makeup, these trace minerals may seem trivial; however, they’re vital for dozens of internal systems and significantly impact your horse’s overall wellness. ...

Although it’s often thought of as a condition on its own, “Colic” is actually blanket term that covers several different types of gastrointestinal upset in equines. While colic is sometimes just a small issue (comparable to “tummy trouble” or indigestion in humans),...