
What I feed my horses: Purina Ultium
Purina Ultium provides all of the nutriennts that horses need without added sugar. It is a great way to add weight to your horse in a healthy way and, because I switched to Ultium, I was able to gradually eliminate all of the supplements I was feeding my mare before. She currently only gets CocoSoya as a top dressing because I like the way it helps her coat and adds a little more fat to her diet. Sustained Energy System® A unique blend of three fuel sources to provide a stead

Water and Winter: Why your horse needs ice-free buckets
The cold facts Horses can survive for weeks without food, but only three or four days without water – it is vitally important for their health and wellbeing, and makes up around 60% of their body weight. Whatever the weather or the season, average Thoroughbred-sized horses require at least 20-30 litres of water a day to drink (so at least two big buckets, assuming a bucket equals 10 litres) – more if they are doing lots of exercise. Mild dehydration is akin to a human hangove

Feeding an ulcer prone horse
Ulcer Issues Chilly was first at a different barn during February-April where, unfortunately, she was not turned out (first due to cold, then due to barn owner issues). This, along with a drastic and fast change in feed, PLUS a 4 day trailer ride up from Arizona all contributed to what became a huge ulcer nightmare. Not to mention she had an absess which was treated with bute- leading to more stomach acid production. Her stall at this barn was constantly wet, very dark, and t