Making sure your horse has enough salt in its diet should be at the top of any owners list this summer. In the heat, horses lose a lot of water and salt through their sweat as they try to stay cool. By supplementing a horse’s feed with appropriate amounts of salt, you can ensure that your horse’s salt/water equilibrium stays balanced.The dangers of insufficient salt intake Horses with a salt deficiency will begin to exhibit abnormal eating habits known as pica. As such, they will begin to lick rocks, wood, bark or anything that has trace amounts of salt. This condition can progress so far as to result in the horse eating soil. However, it … (read more…)

Weaning a foal can be a stressful time not only for the mother and its baby, but also for horse owners. As much as it pulls at the heartstrings, sooner or later it’s necessary to make decisions about weaning. Proper preparation can lower the anxiety for all parties involved. 

The two main questions that many horse owners face at this time are: When should I wean? And, how can I do it smoothly?

While there remains some debate among experts on the preferred style of weaning – whether gradual or abrupt – all agree that foals need to be eating comfortably on their own from a creep feeder before starting the process. This will ensure proper equine health. … (read more…)