If you have owned horses for any length of time, you will have seen feeding advice change. What was once considered essential is later questioned. Practices that were widely recommended gradually fall out of favour. New approaches emerge, often based on better data and improved understanding of how the horse actually works. This is not […]
Straw is a cheap, abundant by-product of cereal farming, which makes it tempting to feed as forage, especially to horses that need weight management or fewer calories. At first glance, this seems logical. Straw is lower in energy than hay, takes longer to chew, and helps extend foraging time. But look closer at its nutritional […]
Not all oils are equal. The source, processing method, and fatty acid profile all influence how that oil functions within the diet and whether it supports or distorts overall nutritional balance. Horses evolved consuming a forage-based diet naturally low in fat, typically in the region of 2–4% on a dry matter basis. This diet was […]
Wheat bran for horses is a subject of ongoing discussion among horse owners and equine nutritionists. This article provides a comprehensive, evidence-based overview of wheat bran for horses, explicitly covering its benefits, risks, and practical feeding guidelines. The target audience includes horse owners seeking to optimise their horses’ diets and equine nutritionists aiming for precision […]
Every horse owner eventually asks the same question: does my horse actually need a vitamin supplement, or is their forage already doing the job? The honest answer is that most vitamins your horse needs are already provided by good-quality grass, hay or haylage, and adding more on top rarely helps. But a small handful of […]
When it comes to feeding horses, few topics spark as much discussion as chaff. For some owners, it’s a staple in every feed bucket, believed to aid digestion, slow eating, or protect the stomach before exercise. For others, it’s an unnecessary expense, offering little more than what a good-quality haynet already provides. So why is […]
In this article, we are going to look at the various types and forms of oats for horses and which we feel is the best to feed to your horse or pony. We will be looking into the nutritional values, along with some of the pros and cons of the different types of oats and […]
Do you know about Omega-3 for horses and its importance in equine diets?
Discover the benefits and drawbacks of feeding beet pulp to your horse. Make informed decisions for optimal equine nutrition. Read the full Forageplus guide now! There are a lot of myths about beet pulp doing the rounds on the internet. Strangely, there are lots of people who are very anti-beet pulp, and that is a […]
As horse owners, it is crucial to ensure that our horses receive the necessary nutrition to maintain their health and well-being over the colder winter months. In this article, we will discuss the different ways to know what nutrition your horse needs for the winter months. We will also share some valuable winter horse feeding […]
In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the ins and outs on how to soak horse hay effectively. We will explore the benefits and the problems, both known and unknown of soaking hay. We will provide you with all the necessary information and step-by-step instructions to ensure the proper soaking of hay for your beloved […]
Lysine is an essential amino acid often short in horse grass and hay. In this article, Forageplus discusses the importance of lysine for horses which is an essential amino acid contained in the protein found in the horse’s daily diet.
How do you control horse weight so that your horse maintains a healthy body weight? Horse weight can increase at a fast rate, so owners rightly worry about weight gain. This article will help you with the numerical aspect of the management and control of horse weight. Recent research found that rates of obesity in […]
Have you considered the crucial role of protein in the diet of horses prone to laminitis? If you are soaking and restricting hay for a good doer horse, prone to laminitis, how can you be sure there is enough protein in the daily diet? Protein is key to every part of a horse’s body system. […]
Do you have a horse which is a good doer? Do you wonder whether to feed adlib hay or whether you should be restricting hay and feeding at a weight level suitable for your horse? Here Forageplus discusses the issue of whether you should give your horse access to free choice hay.
Many old horses are loved members of the family. They grow old and create a lifetime of memories with us. Find powerful feeding tips in this article to make sure your old horse maintains body condition and health. Keep your equine family friend happily galloping with you for many years. 1. What happens to old […]
This Forageplus article discusses the best way to feed a performance horse. Horses in moderate to heavy work, competing in sports such as endurance, eventing or racing need food that will supply good levels of energy to support a healthy weight, but in many ways, this is the easy bit.
Support mobility, comfort and long-term joint health with the right nutritional approach. Joint supplements play a crucial role in maintaining the health and mobility of horses. Shop Joint Plus In this article, we will explore the benefits of joint supplements for horses, highlighting their importance in enhancing performance and ensuring the well-being of these magnificent […]
Discover everything you need to know about feeding the young horse while growing up, with advice for a carefully planned approach.
The numbers and statistics for horse feed balancers and choosing which one is best to feed your horse can be confusing. How do you choose the best horse feed balancer?
Magnesium is one of the most consistently deficient minerals we see in forage. In fact, nearly 100% of the grass, hay, and haylage samples we analyse are deficient in magnesium for the adult horse. Despite this, magnesium is absolutely critical for: Because of this, many horse owners turn to magnesium supplements. However, once you start […]
Most owners know protein matters. The harder questions are the ones a single crude protein figure never answers. Has the percentage been adjusted for the moisture your forage contains, or is the amount your horse actually eats lower than it looks? Does it meet what your horse needs, not just for basic health, but for […]
Forageplus was founded to care about all horses and owners. Our promise to you is that we will only ever stock and recommend the best quality horse feed, made from the best quality ingredients.
Why selenium for horses causes so much confusion Selenium is essential for horses, but it sits in that uncomfortable category of nutrients where the required amount is tiny, and the safety window is narrower than most other minerals. It contributes to antioxidant defences (including selenium-dependent glutathione peroxidase systems) and is involved in thyroid hormone metabolism, […]
Forageplus discusses how to understand what levels of electrolytes/minerals you need to feed to horses. Electrolytes for horses are important when a horse sweats or eats forage that is short of electrolyte minerals. Poor levels and imbalance of electrolytes for horses can cause a range of issues, which can be detrimental to health and performance.
Why Forageplus balancers are formulated without added iron or manganese, and why this matters for modern horse diets. Most horses already receive plenty of iron from forage, soil, water and feed ingredients. Our balancers are designed to support the minerals commonly low in forage, without adding unnecessary iron. Shop Ultra-Low Iron Balancers Forage-focused horse feed […]
Practical tips for getting fussy horses to eat mineral balancers. When it comes to minerals for horses, we believe that we have the best quality forage focused™ horse feed balancers on the market. Shop Horse Feed Balancers Forage-focused nutrition, designed around real forage analysis. We understand that it can be highly frustrating when you have […]
Would you like to know about natural versus synthetic Vitamin E for horses? Is there a difference between the two forms of vitamin E for horses?
Good levels of protein in the horse’s diet will maintain and support health and well-being, but how much protein does a horse actually need? Will a horse get enough protein in the daily diet and why is protein for horses important? The health of your horse is affected by many things. A healthy horse is […]
Your horse needs the right fuel in the right amounts, just like a car, to run correctly.
Feeding pregnant mares correctly and matching the nutrients to the grass, hay and haylage fed is the best way to build the best foal possible.
Are you interested in iron in horse feed balancers? Forageplus does not add iron to any of our horse feed balancers because iron is always sufficiently supplied in the grass, hay and haylage horses eat.
Do you need salt in horse feed balancers and your horse’s daily diet? If salt is in horse feed balancers will it degrade the vitamins and minerals in the supplement? Forageplus answers your questions here. Dr Lee Proctor is our Technical Consultant with a PhD in organic chemistry and a highly qualified pharmaceutical chemist. Here he […]
Summer is just around the corner, and as our horses enjoy the freedom of lush pastures basking in the warm sunshine, it is crucial to maintain a thoughtful and effective summer horse feeding regimen. While we embrace the longer grazing hours, it is important to remember that the nutritional needs of our equine friends still […]
Using Forageplus™ horse feed service is easy. Horse owners can use the best ‘forage focused’™ approach without any kind of grass, hay or haylage analysis testing or you can use our range of forage testing services for a more bespoke horse feed service.
Magnesium Oxide or Magnesium Chloride. Which is the best form of magnesium for horses?
Seaweed has become a popular supplement for horses, but is it truly beneficial? This article explores the pros and cons of feeding seaweed to horses, focusing on its iodine content and how it fits into a balanced equine diet. Whether you’re considering seaweed for its nutritional benefits or are unsure about its safety, this guide […]
All information was taken and obtained from attendance at ECIR No Laminitis conferences. If you want to seek more help and facts about identifying and managing Cushing’s and IR in horses please contact us.
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