Horse Nutrition

Understanding the Henneke Body Condition Scoring System (BCS) can help you determine if your horse needs more food or a structured diet.

Challenge yourself! Have fun and test your knowledge of equine nutrition with Horse&Rider’s Trivia Challenge, featured in The Ride newsletter.

Nutrition

Challenge yourself! Have fun and learn interesting facts about horses, horse health, and equine nutrition with Horse&Rider’s Trivia Challenge, featured in The Ride newsletter.

Learn to read a feed tag to understand what’s in the bag.

Everyone around you has opinions about your horse’s hives. H&R’s contributing veterinarian debunks common myths about this condition.

It isn’t a “perfect” food, but alfalfa can be a good staple in the horse’s diet. There are a few caveats, but the key is balance.

Learn why obesity is a real health risk, and what steps you can take to help your easy-keeping horse.

You pick it up. You toss it out. But do you ever take the time to pay attention to your pony’s poop? Find out what you can learn about your horse’s health by reading his manure.

Learn how to make the most of what little we really know about vitamin and mineral needs for your horse.

A look at some of the raw ingredients that go into the making of modern commercial feeds.

Our expert offers four reasons to feed fat supplements to your horse.