Enrichment isn’t just for zoo animals, it’s for our equine friends too! Adding variety and challenge to your horse’s daily…
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Sarcoids are, unfortunately, one of the most common tumors horses can get. Even though they’re non-malignant, they can spread, grow,…
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Big news from my little corner of the world! Brian and I got married—and our wedding was a bit unusual…
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When I first heard about TheSnufflePasture, I was immediately intrigued. It’s not every day that a new product comes along…
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The world of horses is a unique mix of contradictions: harshness and softness, exclusion and inclusion, judgment and magic. We’ve…
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Nutrition was a subject that fascinated me while studying Animal Science in college. It wasn’t until years later that I…
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Herbs for Medicinal Reasons Some herbs, like dandelion leaf, I will offer in larger amounts for extended periods of time…
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Must Have Horse Products for Happier Horses Maybe you’re still new to caring for horses, or you’ve transitioned to keeping…
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A study published in 2020 suggests that horses may exhibit rapid microbial community responses to dietary changes within the first few days. Specifically, the findings indicate that significant differences in microbial community structure were observed during the first 3 days after the abrupt dietary change. This suggests that horses may begin to adapt to new forage selections within a relatively short time frame, particularly in terms of compositional adaptation (alterations in structure) of gut microbiota.
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