Preparing Your Horse For Spring Pasture
As pastures begin to flourish with lush greenery, the temptation to release animals early for grazing intensifies. However, the readiness of your horses and pastures varies depending on location and individual circumstances. While some may already be grazing, others might not be quite prepared. Regardless, the decision to initiate spring pasture grazing should be guided by the condition of your...
Forage Pellets for Horses: What They Are & How to Feed
Are you curious about hay pellets? What are they, how are they made, how do you feed them, and which horses will benefit from consuming forage pellets? How Standlee Makes Pellets Hay pellets consist of dried forage, such as alfalfa and grasses, that are formed into 0.25" wide x 0.75 – 1.25" long pieces. To make a hay pellet, Standlee Forage first grows the plants to the proper maturity stage, then...
Selecting the Proper Forage for Your Horse
The most significant component of a horse's diet is forage in the form of pasture, baled hay, hay pellets, or hay cubes. Selecting the proper forage for your horse makes a big difference in satisfying the horse's nutritional needs; the appropriate forage can significantly impact the horse's health and longevity. Forage Quality Before we consider which type of forage may be best" for your horse,...
Smart Carb Feed for Performance Horses
Are you looking for a high-quality performance horse feed option that is low in sugar and starch? Look no further than Standlee’s Smart Carb™ Performance pellets. This specially formulated feed blend is designed to provide your horses with a nutritious and balanced diet, without the excess sugars and starches found in other feeds. Smart Carb Performance pellets are also enriched with probiotics...
Therapeutic Forage – Horse Health Through Diet
As horse owners, we understand the importance of providing our equine companions with the right nutrition to support their overall well-being. Dr. Stephen Duren, Ph.D. Equine Nutritionist, explains how understanding a horse's nutritional needs through their digestive system can help us make informed choices when it comes to their diet. We will also discuss the importance of choosing the right...
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