Helping Old Horses Gain Weight Before Winter
Clair Thunes, PhD
October 6, 2025
An equine nutritionist offers care and feeding tips to help owners prepare thin senior horses for cold weather.
An equine nutritionist offers care and feeding tips to help owners prepare thin senior horses for cold weather.
Nutritionist Dr. Clair Thunes shares advice on how to reduce your horse’s risk of colicking this fall.
An equine nutritionist answers common questions about beet pulp, which has long been a mainstay in many feed rooms for horses.
One expert explains how exposure to dust can negatively affect equine respiratory health and how owners can reduce their horses’ risk.
What types of feeds improve a horse’s energy levels? Why might a sluggish horse need additional electrolytes? An equine nutritionist explains.
Is it okay for my horse to eat leaves that have fallen from trees in his pasture?
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An equine veterinary podiatrist says ice might help address this horse’s foot pain but won’t solve the main problem.
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Good barn ventilation means air exchange, not just airflow. Open, airy stalls and well-timed chores help reduce dust and improve air quality.
One’s designed to be the horse’s whole diet, while the other is meant to complement his forage ration. Which is best for your horse?
Vaccination, biosecurity, and sound barn management practices reduce the risk of equine respiratory disease and support faster recovery.
High-quality protein digested in the small intestine helps supply essential amino acids needed for muscle repair, recovery, and performance in horses.
Hindgut issues in horses can be subtle at first but could lead to colic, diarrhea, weight loss, laminitis, and swelling as the condition worsens.
Arthritis-related lameness can range from subtle slowing to obvious limping. Veterinary evaluation helps guide management to keep horses comfortable.
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