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Sep 25, 2017
Purchasing and Feeding Forage to Horses in a Drought Year
PURCHASING AND FEEDING FORAGE TO HORSES IN A DROUGHT YEAR By Christine Skelly, Equine Specialist Michigan State University This year,...
Sep 25, 2017
The Basics of Equine Nutrition
THE BASICS OF EQUINE NUTRITION By Carey A Williams, Ph.D., Extension Specialist in Equine Management Rutgers University Digestive System...
Sep 25, 2017
Protein: An Important Nutrient
Protein may be the most misunderstood nutrient class when it comes to feeding horses. Protein is used in the formation of tissue, such as...
Sep 25, 2017
Energy Needs of Horses
Excerpt from My Horse University’s Online Horse Nutrition Course Horses eat to meet their energy requirements. Energy demands increase...
Sep 25, 2017
Play Behavior in Horses
From the My Horse University Horse Behavior and Welfare Course The primary categories of horse behavior are: Ingestive (eating)...
Sep 25, 2017
Cribbing Has Multiple Causes, Management Practices Can Help
Excerpt from Crib-biting behavior in horses: A review from Applied Animal Behaviour Science Vol. 128 by Carissa L. Wickens and Camie R....
Sep 25, 2017
Horse Showing Trends and Fads - From a Judge's Point of View!
Introduction Horse showing is an integral part of many youth’s passion for their horses. Many spend countless hours preparing both their...
Sep 25, 2017
Animal Science Programs for Youth Build Life Skills
by Katie VanderKolk, Michigan State University Extension Since the inception of 4-H programs, we have touted that youth who are involved...
Sep 25, 2017
Striving for Real Sportsmanship in a Reality Show World
Today's world seems obsessed with "reality" shows. From Jersey Shore to the Kardashians, or reality contests like Survivor or the Amazing...
Sep 25, 2017
Are You Ready For The Horse Care Challenges of 2013?
With the winter of 2012-13 behind us, it is time to start planning for 2013. If you believe the predictions, 2013 is going to be at best...
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