Selecting the Best Hay for Your OTTBUnderstand the differences in hay available to your off-track Thoroughbred…Read More
Building a Nutrition Plan for Your OTTBHow 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.…Read More
Forage-Focused DietsAn increasing number of owners are exploring the benefits of forage-focused — if not forage-only — diets for their retired Thoroughbred racehorses.…Read More
Webinar: Understanding Feed Types & DietsWebinar sponsored by Alltech/McCauley’s Feeds. Originally recorded May 25, 2023.…Read More
Perfecting Your OTTB’s Body ConditionHow to help your Thoroughbred achieve an ideal body condition score…Read More
Webinar: Using Body Condition Scoring to Inform Your Feeding PlanFeaturing Kentucky Equine Research’s Drs. Kathleen Crandell and Katie Young. Recorded April 2021…Read More
Webinar: Finding the Right Feed For Your HorseFeaturing Kentucky Equine Research’s Dr. Katie Young. Recorded April 2022.…Read More
Reading a Feed Tag, Part IIIn 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.…Read More
Reading a Feed Tag, Part IThe 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.…Read More
Feeding For EnergyYour feed regimen can have a big effect on your horse’s attitude and energy levels.…Read More
Growing Good Feet Through NutritionNutrition is not the only key to creating good feet, but it plays a major role.…Read More
Hard Keepers Don’t Need to Be ThinWhile 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.…Read More
Nutritional Supplements for Your OTTBHow to evaluate product quality and claims, plus supplement categories that might benefit your horse…Read More
Feeding Your OTTBYour retired racehorse’s nutritional needs are much different now than during his racing career…Read More