Below is a list of articles that will assist you in making the right decisions for your horse, whether it is the use of herbs in horses, feeding horses and equine nutrition, managing nervous horses, increasing weight gain in horses or natural pain management in horses. You do need to remember that many factors alter the way we feed our horses and the types of horse feed, so, these need to be considered when designing a diet. Some of the factors that alter diets for horses include:

• Biochemical Individuality
• The type of work performed ie. dressage, eventing, racing, endurance, showing, halter, breeding
• The number of hours worked per week
• The surface the horse is worked on
• The combined weight of rider and saddle
• Sensitivity to certain types of feeds
• How long you have owned your horse?
• Lack of energy
• Too much energy
• Coat and skin condition
• Condition of the teeth
• Horse’s history
• Climate
• The temperament of the horse
• The location of your horse
• Breed
• The Age of your horse
• Any illness
• Joint or muscle soreness
• A history of weight loss
• Sex

Consider all these points and the following articles when you are choosing a diet for your horse. And remember to do your research and be careful about listening to opinion over fact. If you would like a tailored diet for your horse visit our free advice service. Good luck, feeding is possibly the most important part of caring for your horse and it needs to be done according to the needs of your horse.

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Using Natural Therapy in Horses

Do Your Homework on Supplements

Prebiotics

Probiotics

Amino Acids Explained

For more information on feeding, diets for your horse and how to choose the right diet, visit our free service page.