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Study Reveals Horses Can Ingest Banned Steroid from Everyday Feedstuffs

December 8, 2025

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

A two-year research investigation led by Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in Australia revealed that horses can be exposed to a banned anabolic steroid (ecdysterone) through hay and pasture w...

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Nutrition and the Horse's Hoof Wall

September 26, 2025

⎯ Patricia A. Harris, MA, PhD, VetMB, DipECVCN, MRCVS

Learn more about the relationship between horse hoof health and proper nutrition.

Hoof Care for Senior Horses, Donkeys, and Mules

September 16, 2025

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

Hoof care for senior horses, donkeys, and mules requires knowledge, patience, and consistency.

The Bran Mash Myth for Horses

August 4, 2025

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

Feeding a bran mash to your horse does not confer the benefits that old-timers thought, so be cautious when using mashes as treats.

Controlled NSC for Senior Horses and Ponies

June 26, 2025

⎯ Edited Press Release

Horses with insulin dysregulation might be fed BUCKEYE™ Nutrition's new LOW 'N STEADY™ ration balancer designed for ID horses.

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Horse Feed Ingredients—Quality Not Just Quantity

April 9, 2025

⎯ Amber Krotky, MS, PAS

This article can help you understand how certain feed ingredients can determine the quality of your horse's feed.

A Guide to Equine Ration Balancers

February 25, 2025

⎯ Sarah Nelson

Learn the when, why, and how of using ration balancers in your horse's diet. Included are tips to help you pick the right one!

Old Broodmares: Oils and Nutrients Can Help Oocyte Metabolism

January 29, 2025

⎯ Kimberly S. Brown

Feeding reproductive support supplements to old mares in addition to omega-3 or omega-6 oils resulted in greater oocyte aerobic metabolism.

Equine Nutrition Basics: Protein, Vitamins, and Minerals

January 13, 2025

⎯ Nettie Liburt, MS, PhD, PAS

Proper equine nutrition looks at the requirements of a horse for protein, minerals, trace elements, and vitamins in the total diet.

10 Sugar Beet Facts Every Horse Owner Should Know

October 28, 2024

⎯ Sarah Nelson

The sugar beet is part of many horses' diets, whether you know it is in the feed or not! Here are 10 facts you should know.

Prebiotics for Horses

May 15, 2024

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

Prebiotics are dietary fibers that feed the microbes in the horse’s GI tract, promoting the health of these ‘beneficial bugs.’

Probiotics In Horse Diets

May 7, 2024

⎯ My Senior Horse Editors

Probiotics for a horse, donkey, or mule can play a role in maintaining the gut microbiome and enhancing overall health.

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