THE HAYGAIN
LEARNING LIBRARY
Equine asthma, OTHERS Equine heath, OTHERS
Amazing Grace overcomes horse asthma to continue her amazing work.
A forage-based diet is best for almost any horse. However, forage has a big downside. It’s a top source of the respirable particles that infiltrate and irritate our horses’ respiratory...
Equine, OTHERS Equine health, OTHERS
Understanding Hay Quality
As the source of 50 to 90 percent of a normal, healthy horse's nutritional needs, hay warrants careful consideration. Yet, there is a lot of confusion over what, exactly, defines...
Comfortstall, OTHERS Equine, OTHERS
Horse Care Cost Saving Tips
If there is one thing everyone can agree on in horses, it’s that they are expensive. I’ve always heard “there is no such thing as a free horse” and “the...
Ask a vet, OTHERS Breathing, OTHERS
Why steam hay?
Why Steam Hay? Why Steam Hay has become a "no-brainer" question. You are not alone in asking this. The concept raised eyebrows when it was first introduced. We all love...
Equine, OTHERS Equine health, OTHERS
Hydration In Horses
A horse’s body is made up of 60-65% water so it is not surprising that dehydration can negatively affect performance, health and well-being. Dehydration causes a loss of physical and...
Comfortstall, OTHERS Equine, OTHERS
The Horsemanship Habit of Keen, Everyday Observation
Knowing your horse’s normal vital signs – heart and respiratory rate, etc. -- is critical to catching health problems in their earliest stages. Knowing the less tangible signs of discomfort are...