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23/10/2023

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Someone can look at fall grass and blow up like a balloon in just a short week! These will eventually be our before phot...
06/10/2023

Someone can look at fall grass and blow up like a balloon in just a short week!
These will eventually be our before photos of everyone’s favorite mascot as we switch over to our winter diet plan!

Do you know how your horse's diet stacks up to the NRC requirements?The NRC provides the known nutrient requirements for...
03/10/2023

Do you know how your horse's diet stacks up to the NRC requirements?
The NRC provides the known nutrient requirements for horses by weight, age, workload and reproductive status. Tables are given which set out the minimum requirements to prevent deficiency state symptoms, discussions of each of the nutrients listed, and maximum tolerance levels. The requirements “…indicate the minimum amounts needed to sustain normal health, production, and performance of horses” based on available research.

What score would you give your horse? Post your answer with a picture below!
03/10/2023

What score would you give your horse?
Post your answer with a picture below!

: Being able to assess your equine friend's weight and body condition is a valuable skill, especially during the winter months when horses (particularly older horses) need to generate more heat to stay warm and may hide their weight loss under a fluffy coat.

The Henneke Body Condition Scoring Chart is an important tool that provides a standard scoring system by rating the horse's physical condition on visual appraisal and palpation (feel) of six key conformation points: the amount of flesh or fat covering along the neck; the withers; down the crease of the back; at the tailhead; ribs: and behind the shoulder at the girth.

A body condition score of somewhere between 4 and 6 is ideal for most horses. However, keep in mind that in some disciplines (like racing, polo and eventing) and some life stages (like pregnancy) a higher or lower body score might be more appropriate.

If you think your horse is too fat or too thin (or even if you can't quite decide), be sure to have a chat with your veterinarian to discuss the appropriate condition and feeding program for your equine friend!

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