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02/07/2025

12/03/2024

This acid plays a vital role in breaking down food, aiding digestion, and protecting the body from harmful microorganisms. However, because stomach acid is produced continuously—even without food—horses that go several hours without forage are at higher risk of developing ulcers. 🐎💧

Drop your guesses in the comments below, and stay tuned to learn more about how a horse’s digestive system works and how you can support it! 🌿✨

12/02/2024

A horse’s jaw is built for grinding, with a wider upper jaw and narrower lower jaw. 🦷🐴 This natural offset helps them chew but can lead to uneven tooth wear and dental issues over time. Regular dental care is key to keeping their teeth healthy and ensuring they can chew comfortably and efficiently. 🌾✨

To learn more about equine dental exams, check out this article:
🇺🇲https://madbarn.com/horse-teeth-floating/
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12/01/2024

🌬️ Older horses (20+ years) often struggle more with the cold, so they may need extra forage to keep warm and maintain their weight. Senior horses also benefit from a field shelter or blanket for added protection. 🧥🐴

If your older horse has trouble with long-stem forage, try offering soaked forage pellets/cubes as a partial or complete replacement. Soaking pellets can also help with hydration, and adding oil to the pellets can support weight gain if needed. 🌾💧

11/27/2024

Hay alone contains minimal sodium, so it’s essential to supplement your horse’s diet with salt! 🧂 Horses need adequate sodium intake to support hydration, muscle function, and nerve signaling – all critical for their health and performance.

Make sure to add 1 -2 ounces of salt to their feed and always provide free-choice access to loose salt to help them meet their daily sodium needs. 🐴💧

Want to learn more? Check out this article:
🇨🇦 https://madbarn.ca/how-to-feed-salt-to-your-horse/
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