How to feed your retired racehorse: Start with high-quality pasture and hay, then look to grain to shore up any deficiencies, consulting experts whenever possible.…

An increasing number of owners are exploring the benefits of forage-focused — if not forage-only — diets for their retired Thoroughbred racehorses.…

Webinar sponsored by Alltech/McCauley’s Feeds. Originally recorded May 25, 2023.…

How to help your Thoroughbred achieve an ideal body condition score…

Featuring Kentucky Equine Research’s Drs. Kathleen Crandell and Katie Young. Recorded April 2021…

Featuring Kentucky Equine Research’s Dr. Katie Young. Recorded April 2022.…

In Reading a Feed Tag (Part 1) we discussed basic items required on feed tags and their implications to feed quality and consistency. In Part 2 we are going to discuss guaranteed analysis and ingredient evaluation in more detail.…

The information on a feed tag can help you decide if a particular feed will help meet the objectives you have for your horse. However, nutritional details may be limited depending on how much information is presented on the tag.…

Your feed regimen can have a big effect on your horse’s attitude and energy levels.…

Nutrition is not the only key to creating good feet, but it plays a major role.…

While some Thoroughbreds are harder keepers than other breeds or individuals, there’s no need for them to stay thin. Here are some tips for building a good diet for your hard keeper.…

How to evaluate product quality and claims, plus supplement categories that might benefit your horse…

Your retired racehorse’s nutritional needs are much different now than during his racing career…