Horse Nutrition Articles

Nutrition plays a significant role in equine health, often more than many owners realise. Feeding horses an improper diet, akin to human junk food or unsuitable pasture, can lead to chronic inflammation as the body reacts to these ingredients as if they are pathogens.

Just because a horse is older does not necessarily mean he requires a special diet; aging is not a disease; it is a normal process.

Remember if your horse is an older horse and working 4-5 times a week there is great demand mentally and physically.

For free advice on managing the older horse please contact me enq@hiform.com.au or phone 1300HIFORM

Roughage is undoubtedly the most important basis of the equine diet and horses really should consume approximately 1.5 to 3% of their body weight daily, it is recommended that at least half of horse’s diet should be roughage in the form of hay or pasture. The equine gastrointestinal system is easily upset and if sudden changes are made in the diet it can increase the risk of colic and other digestive issues.

Hay can be a major source of small particles in the air and steaming hay will decrease the dust and mould content. 

The first addition of pasture topics will look at weeds in your pastures. What are some of the common weed types, why they grow and how you can control them. This time of the year is a great indicator for...

Tips for establishing a good pasture Soil Test - First step in establishing a good pasture is to know what is happening in you soil. This is best done by collecting a soil sample from your paddock and sending it to a...