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TRAINING YOUNG HORSES
In This Article:What type of research has been done in training young horses?Epidemological studiesIs age a factor?Are training methods a factor?The use of x-rays to determine readiness for fast gallops in young horsesAre the training methods important?Observational studiesWhat happens when training ceases or is it reduced in intensity?What about changes in the joints?What about tendons
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HINDGUT ACIDOSIS – HOW DOES THIS AFFECT YOUR HORSE?
Hindgut acidosis describes a condition where the healthy microbial population within a horse’s hindgut is disrupted, causing an increase in acidity. Symptoms of a horse who may have hindgut acidosis can include an inability to gain and maintain weight, recurrent colic episodes, diarrhoea, laminitis, and recurring stereotypical behaviours such as wood chewing and weaving. In
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HEALTHY PASTURE HAY FOR HORSES
In This Article:The Benefits Of Cocksfoot HayThe Nutrient Profile Of Cocksfoot HayIs Cocksfoot Hay Suitable For Metabolic Or Laminitis Horses? In Australia, Cocksfoot (Dactylis Glomerata) is probably one of the less popular pastures or hay sources available to our equine friends. With this in mind, it is not to say that Cocksfoot cannot be a
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LAMINITIS IN HORSES
In This Article:Laminitis in HorsesWhat is Laminitis?Laminitis and DietHigh Sugar & Starch Diet and LaminitisFeeds to AvoidSuitable Feeds for HorsesReferences Laminitis is a very painful and serious health condition affecting the laminae in horses’ hooves, requiring urgent assistance from your vet and a qualified farrier or trimmer with experience in treating the condition (eg, short
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SKELETAL MUSCLE TISSUE AND ITS RESPONSES TO EXERCISE TRAINING IN PERFORMANCE HORSES
In this article:Skeletal muscle cells vary in their structure and functionMuscle cell structure and function to different horse eventsWhat can be trained in muscle cells?Adaptations in muscle cells via training can improve performance Skeletal muscle supports body structures, and enables movement of most body parts, including the head, neck, ribs and limbs. Skeletal muscle makes
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VITAMIN C EFFECTS ON INFLAMMATION AND IMMUNITY IN ANIMALS
In This Article:The main points made in this article A recent review has summarized the results of many studies that have investigated the effects of Vitamin C and other constituents of citrus juice on inflammation and immunity. It is well known that Vitamin C nutrition is essential for prevention of scurvy in human and most
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LUCERNE FOR HORSES – THE PROS AND CONS
Lucerne is a high-quality feed and a valuable component of many, if not most horses’ diets. There are good reasons though why it shouldn’t be used as the only source of roughage for horses. Lucerne is a high-quality feed and a valuable component of many, if not most horses’ diets. There are good reasons though
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FIBRE IN HORSES DIETS: WHY IT IS SO MUCH MORE THAN JUST A FILLER!
Horses are “trickle feeders” (meaning they are designed to ingest relatively small amounts of food gradually over long periods each day) and “hindgut fermenters” (which means that the fibrous component of their diet is fermented in their large intestine). Their entire digestive system is designed to process fibrous plant matter almost constantly.
