Nutrition

Choosing between orchard, timothy, and alfalfa is really about matching nutrients to the horse, not picking a plant name. This guide to Orchard vs Timothy vs Alfalfa shows how NSC, protein, and the calcium to phosphorus balance shape weight control, performance fuel, and metabolic safety. Use a hay lab on a dry matter basis, then tailor intake with your veterinarian and keep basic biosecurity in mind. If you need a refresher on energy, protein, minerals, and dry matter, skim

Electrolytes for horses: Sodium, chloride, and potassium are essential for hydration and nerve/muscle function. For most horses, plain salt covers daily needs; electrolyte mixes are useful during heat, travel, or sweat-loss from work or illness. Always provide free-choice water and consult your vet for medical conditions. Salt is the cheapest, safest hydration tool you can use—and most horses don’t get enough. Sodium drives thirst and helps nerves and muscles fire; chloride p

Alfalfa pellets offer a tidy way to add alfalfa’s nutrients—higher protein, more calcium, and steady calories compared with most grass hays. They’re handy for building topline, supporting performance, or giving a small pre-ride snack that can help buffer stomach acid. But because the fiber is short, pellets belong as a supplement , not a hay replacement. Long-stem hay and pasture remain the foundation of every ration (see The Basics of Equine Nutrition ) Be careful with easy

Horse Weighing Horse weight isn’t a single number—it’s a range shaped by type, frame, height, age, and body condition. For owners, the real job is getting an accurate enough  estimate to feed correctly, dose safely, respect trailer limits, and track conditioning. This guide gives you fast reference ranges by type and two owner-safe, two-minute methods (scale if available; tape + formula if not) so you can measure at home with confidence. We’ll also show how Body Condition Sco

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Learn the basics of equine nutrition in this easy-to-understand breakdown.