Does a Bale of Hay a Day Keep the Vet Away?
How much hay should one feed a Morgan/Friesian horse? He is 15.2 hands in height and weighs about 1250 pounds. I have been giving him some…
Nutrition
Transitioning from Pasture: What are the Risks?
I have just moved my horse from Missouri to Oklahoma. He is going from full time, lush pasture that received a great deal of rain to turn…
Ask the Vet: Too much protein for an older horse with Cushing’s?
I am writing for advice on my 26-year-old Arabian gelding. His body score condition is currently about a six. He has Cushing’s (receiving 1…
What is the Real Answer to Sweet Feeds?
What is the real answer to sweet feeds? Does it make horses “hot”? Read more › [https://blog.smartpakequine.com/2011/05/what-is-the-real-a…
Supplement for Pregnant Mare
I would like to know if Mare Plus is dangerous to feed to a mare newly pregnant. It expired in July 08, is in SmartPaks, and has been kept…
Ask the Vet: MSM for Horses
Is chronic/longterm use of MSM actually detrimental? Laura Dear Laura, MSM, or methylsulfonylmethane, is believed to be a source of organic…
Ask the Vet: Feeding Round Bales to Horses
I have a boarding barn where the pastures have been eaten down. In lieu of the grass I now put out a fairly decent round bale for the horse…
Ask the Vet: Supplements for a Young Horse
I have an AQHA filly that just turned 2-years-old. Everyone is giving me their thoughts regarding horses ‘supplements.’ I thought that if…
Ask the Vet: Joint Supplements and the Benefits of MSM
I am so confused about joint supplements. I have a 3 yr old in training and I want to give him supplements for maintenance while he is bein…
Ask the Vet: What Dose of Vitamin B1 is Right for Your Horse?
I have been using SmartB1 on my rather spooky nervous mare. It has had a calming effect on her — almost to the point of being too calm and…