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Nutrition 101: Holiday Feeding of Competition Horses
Published on 22.12.2011
Going away for holidays is great, except if you have a menagerie it means farming them out to kennels or catteries and in the case of horses, finding someone suitable to care for your beloved equines. Even when you've found a trustworthy person to care for your horses during the month you'll be away, you need to work out what your kind carers should feed them during this time. Especially a competition horse that is only having a break during your absence and will be immediately getting back into work on your arrival home. We asked Peter Pryde - from Prydes EasiFeed - for his advice on holiday feeding... ... Biotin - Should You Be Feeding It?
Published on 01.12.2011
Biotin is a vitamin essential for many functions in a horse’s body, including fatty acid synthesis, protein and energy metabolism and cell proliferation. For horses, biotin is best known and most commonly used to improve hoof quality. There are many biotin supplements available. Some contain biotin by itself while others have nutrients like additional amino acids and organic minerals added. These supplements are marketed as hoof and sometimes coat supplements and the one thing they usually have in common is they can be expensive. So while we do know that biotin is useful for some horses, the question is, does your horse need it added to its feed? ... Nutrition 101: Feeding the Two Year Old During Breaking In
Published on 03.11.2011
It's that time of year when many people have two year olds being broken in and are keen to find out the best feed for their precious youngsters, during this important time. So, we asked Peter Pryde - from Prydes EasiFeed - for his advice... ... Feeding for Behaviour
Published on 14.10.2011
There is nothing quite as unnerving or unenjoyable as riding a horse that is completely full of itself and constantly reacting before thinking. On a more subtle level a horse that won’t concentrate or continually overreacts to aids is frustrating. While education plays a major role in determining a horse’s behaviour under saddle, feeding can also have an impact. What you feed, how much you feed and when you feed it can make a big difference. Here are some tips for feeding to assist your horse to maintain a calm and responsive attitude under saddle. ... Nutrition 101: Feeding the Young Foal
Published on 22.09.2011
A concerned Horsezone subscriber, new to the breeding game, has asked: "My six week old foal is trying to eat his dam's feed - is it safe for young foals to do this and if so what is best for them?" So, we asked Peter Pryde - from Prydes EasiFeed - for advice on feeding foals... ... Feeding the Lactating Mare
Published on 09.09.2011
Getting a lactating mare’s feeding right is critical to ensure she can provide milk for her foal and provide the required nutrients for a foetus if she is pregnant again. A balanced diet is also essential to keep the mare healthy so that she can continue to produce healthy foals for years to come. ... Nutrition 101: What's the Best Feed for Older Horses?
Published on 25.08.2011
Older horses truly are treasures. They've been around the block a time or ten, are usually well trained, sensible and perfect for teaching children or inexperienced riders all about the joys of riding and life with horses. So what's the best way to keep your old timer in top condition as he enters his twilight years?... Feeding the Breeding Stallion
Published on 11.08.2011
It is the time of year again when breeding stallions are ramping up for the season that lies ahead. While maintenance of fertility is of utmost importance in the care of breeding stallions, they must also be kept looking their best, sound, energetic and disease free. ... Nutrition 101: What to Feed When Pasture is Poor?
Published on 29.07.2011
As winter continues on you may be finding by now that the quality and quantity of pasture available to your horse is dropping. At this time of year it is really important to keep an eye on your pasture and adjust your horses' diets as necessary to make sure they continue to receive all the nutrition they need. ... Feeding Mares in the Final Stages of Pregnancy
Published on 14.07.2011
The last trimester of pregnancy in the horse sees the foetus increase in size by around 75%, with massive deposits of protein and minerals being made to put together the musculoskeletal structure of the soon to be born foal. While mares appear to be able to reproduce even under the harshest conditions, careful nutritional management of the late pregnant mare will give you the best chance of having strong, well grown foals that grow well in a structurally sound manner during the critical first year of their life.... 