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Caring for a Older Horse

It is estimated that 20% of all horses are over the age of 15 years old. It is not uncommon for horses to live to the age of 28-30 years old with proper diet and living conditions. This article discusses what to feed an older horse to ensure they are getting the nourishment they need.

Why is my Horse Doing That?

Animals are great regulators of what their bodies need. If your horse is after the salt block constantly, and you are seeing teeth marks in it, then he really needs more of it to balance his body.

Selenium Deficiency in Horses

Supplements Selenium is a mineral that is missing in our northwest soils. The only way a horse can get enough selenium in our high desert area is through supplementation or injection. Symptoms Selenium taken in conjunction with vitamin E is necessary for a proper functioning horse immune system. Horses with a deficiency in selenium will…

Feeding Horses in Idaho

Since every nutrient in the feed relates either directly or indirectly to every one of the vital organs, it is impossible to address them all in one article, so I’ll start with the basics…proteins.