Fall Transition and Chronic Horse Colic Tips
Fall brings changes in weather, forage, and daily routines that can affect your horse’s digestive health. Learn how to support horses prone to recurring colic.
September 26, 2026
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Fall brings changes in weather, forage, and daily routines that can affect your horse’s digestive health. Learn how to support horses prone to recurring colic.
Many horse owners assume a ration balancer must be a pelleted, bagged feed. But a ration balancer is defined by its nutritional purpose—not its physical form. Learn what makes a feed a feed, what a ration balancer actually does, how supplements differ, and why concentrated vitamin and mineral products can play an important role in balancing a forage-based diet.
Ever wondered what all those numbers and ingredients on a horse feed or supplement label really mean? Learn how to read a horse nutrition label, understand crude protein, fat and fiber, evaluate ingredients, and look beyond the guaranteed analysis to make smarter nutrition choices for your horse.
Vitamin E plays an important role in protecting horse muscle cells from oxidative stress. Learn how vitamin E supports healthy muscles, performance and recovery—and why horses eating stored hay may need closer attention to their vitamin E intake.
Understanding NSC in horse supplements can help horse owners make better nutritional decisions for metabolic horses. Learn what NSC means, how sugar and starch are measured, why forage matters most, and what to consider when choosing supplements for horses prone to insulin resistance, EMS or laminitis.
Is biotin or lysine more important for horse hoof growth? Discover the 11 key nutrients—including biotin, lysine, methionine, zinc, copper, magnesium and B vitamins—that help support strong, healthy hoof growth from the inside out.
Selenium is a vital trace mineral that supports muscle health, immune function, reproduction, and antioxidant protection in horses. Learn the signs of selenium deficiency, how soil and forage affect selenium levels, why Vitamin E works alongside selenium, and how to safely provide the right balance for your horse’s long-term health.
Learn what causes inflammation in horses, the warning signs to watch for, and how proper nutrition and joint support can help maintain long-term soundness.
Flaxseed is much more than a coat conditioner—it’s one of the most valuable nutritional additions you can make to your horse’s diet. Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, quality protein, fiber, and natural antioxidants, flaxseed supports metabolic health, healthy inflammatory responses, skin and coat condition, digestive wellness, and overall vitality. Whether you own a performance horse, an easy keeper, a senior horse, or a horse with metabolic concerns such as insulin resistance or Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS), understanding the benefits of flaxseed can help you make informed feeding decisions. In this guide, we’ll explore the science behind flaxseed, how it supports your horse’s health from the inside out, and why a high-quality ground flaxseed supplement can be an important part of a balanced equine nutrition program.