174 research outputs found
Equine Nutrition: Forages
This publication explains differences in legume and grass hay and pasture and feeding suggestion
Small Pasture Management Guide
As more people select rural settings for their homes, traditional farms are being divided into small acreage home lots. Many small acreage owners would like to have lush green pastures where they can raise horses, cattle, or sheep. The purpose of this booklet is to provide the educational guidance these owners need to successfully establish and maintain a healthy grazing system
Winterizing Your Horse\u27s Feet
This publication gives tips and instructions on winterizing horse\u27s feet in order to keep them safe and healthy
Equine Nutrition: Concentrates
Concentrate (grain) should be considered only as supplements to good quality hay. In general, a mature horse does not require the energy provided by concentrate-type feeds (grains/sweet feeds, pelleted feed, etc.) unless the horse is used for more than light work or in production, such as a lactating mare or a breeding stallion. Too many times horses are overfed rather than underfed. This fact sheet will help horse owners understand the digestive process and the general feeding requirements, including different grains and mixed grains, for their horses
Foal Hoof Care Fact Sheet, When and How Often to Trim?
This publication provides detailed information on proper hoof trimming of foals including the first trim and correcting minor deviations. Includes photos and illustrations
Poisonous Plants and Equine
This publication provides identification of plants that are toxic to horses and symptoms of poisoning in equine
Proper Basic Hoof Care
This publication provides information and procedures for proper hoof care and shoeing
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