Nutrition Health Center
Featured Articles
Slower Feeding is Safer Feeding
by EquiMed Staff
May 3, 2017 16:55
Horses that gulp their food, especially grains, are likely to suffer digestive tract disturbances, including choke. Why do horses gulp their feed, and what you …
Managing the "Hard Keeper …
by Karen Briggs
May 3, 2017 17:23
A "hard-keeper" is a horse that needs special attention in order to maintain adequate weight, especially during the cold winter months. Learn the 8 things you …
How Well Do You Know Your Hay …
by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.
May 4, 2017 16:32
Hay analysis gives you the starting point from which to evaluate and balance your horse's diet, and if you purchase at least two or more months' worth of hay at …
Poisonous Plants in Your Paddock? What Every Horse Owner Should Know
by Katie Navarra
January 21, 2019 10:51
While there are potentially dozens of plants hazardous to horses in each region of the United States, this article covers the three most common toxic plants in …
Nutrition for Mares and Foals: Monitor Their Special Needs
by Heather Smith Thomas
October 7, 2019 17:01
When raising foals, the goal is to optimize health and growth, and this means proper and adequate nutrition, while avoiding extremes that could lead to problems …
nu·tri·tion
/n(y)o͞oˈtriSH(ə)n/
noun
- the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
- the branch of science that deals with nutrients and nutrition.
Videos
Hoof Care - Trimming the Donkey
Video of donkey hoof trimming.
Horse Snips
Horse Nutrition Video Shorts
Horse Health Matters
For Our Visitors!
By the founder/editor of EquiMed, this book contains the foundation of complete horse healthcare. A must for every horse owner's home library.
Buy on Amazon