Bodyweight Estimation of Horses -
Factsheet from
the Ontario Ministry for Agriculture and Food
detailing the use of different methods for establishing
the bodyweight of the horse.
Equine Weight Table - A rough
guide to horse and pony weight from Horsedata.
The
Digestive System
Equine Digestive System - Comprehensive
lecture notes from the University of Georgia.
A detailed account of the different types
of colic as well as their prevention and
treatment.
The Horse's Digestive System - Descriptive
account of each structure in the horse's digestive
system from the Ohio State University Extension.
Equine Digestive Tract Structure
and Function - From the
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food,
this page provides a concise description
of the structure and function of each component
of the digestive system as well as a colourful
diagram and details on common conditions
of the system and nutrient requirements.
Understanding the Equine Digestive
System - Article
describing the equine digestive system,
its structure and function.
Oregon State University - Powerpoint-type
presentation containing salient points referring
to the structure and function of the equine
digestive system as well as the nutrient
groups and types required to feed a balanced
diet.
Comparative Digestive Systems - Illustrated
comparison of the digestive systems of different
animals from Michigan State University.
Takes a little while to download but is
a very useful tool!
Digestion
Equine Digestion - A written account of equine digestion
from a Belgian university detailing each
stage of the digestive process. Also contains
a reference list at the end of the document.
Forage Utilisation by Horses - An informative,
referenced article on equine forage utilisation
covering topics such as 'behaviour associated
with food consumption', 'preference of forage
by horses', 'forage digestibility' and 'general
forage feeding guidelines'.
Assessment
of Forages
Analysis of Feeds and Forages for
Horses - From
the University of New Jersey, this
brilliant factsheet details the
reasons for and what is involved
in the analysis of feeds and forages
for horses.
Forage Evaluation in Ruminant Nutrition
- Although
based around ruminant nutrition,
this book chapter from CABI Publishing
covers important issues such as
'the importance of forage evaluation
for humans and animals' as well
as detailed accounts of the methods
used to evaluate the nutritional
components of forages.
A Practical Guide to Buying Hay for
Your Horse - Colorado
State University have produced this
article which details what to look
for when buying hay for your horse.
Equine Feeding Management - Bayer
Animal Health's informative website
'yourhorseshealth.com' have published
this overview article, detailing
how to select the forage that is
correct for your horse's nutritional
needs. This article contains summarised
information on 'hay basics', 'legume
hay', 'grass hays', 'meeting nutritional
needs', 'evaluating hay', 'quantitative
laboratory analysis' and 'feed what
you need'.
Equine Feeding Management - Article
from the Pennsylvania State University
covering topics such as 'feeding
grains', 'feeding forages', 'feeding
management' and 'summary'. There
is also a valuable glossary of nutrition
terminology and tables with supporting
data.
Forage for Horses - Factsheet
from the Oklahoma State University
which summarises in detail what
to look for when selecting forage
to feed to your horse.
How to Choose Hay to Suit Your Horse's
Needs - Advice
sheet from the Province of Manitoba
in Canada on how to choose hay to
suit your horse's needs.
Contemporary Research
in Sport Horse Nutrition
A Comparison of Grain, Vegetable
Oil and Beet Pulp as Energy Sources for the
Exercised Horse - Concise
summary of a research paper which was researched
by the renowned 'Kentucky Equine Research'
and published in the Proceedings of the 5th
International Conference on Equine Exercise
Physiology, Utsunomiya, Japan in 1998.
Effect of Corn Processing on Glycemic
Response in Horses - Concise
summary of a research paper which was researched
by the renowned 'Kentucky Equine Research'
and published in the Proceedings of the 16th
Equine Nutrition and Physiology Society Conference,
1999.
Effect of diet on the metabolic response
to exercise in Thoroughbred horses with
recurrent exertional rhabdomyolysis (RER)
- Concise
summary of a research paper which was researched
by the renowned 'Kentucky Equine Research'
and published in the Proceedings of the
5th International Conference on Equine Exercise
Physiology, Utsunomiya, Japan in 1998.
Effect of feeding Thoroughbreds a
high unsaturated or saturated vegetable
oil supplemented diet for 6 months
following a 10 month fat acclimatization
diet - Concise
summary of a research paper which
was researched by the renowned 'Kentucky
Equine Research' and published in
the Proceedings of the 5th International
Conference on Equine Exercise Physiology,
Utsunomiya, Japan in 1998.
Effect of selenium source on selenium
digestibility and retention in exercised
Thoroughbreds. - Concise
summary of a research paper which
was researched by the renowned 'Kentucky
Equine Research' and published in
the Proceedings of the 16th Equine
Nutrition and Physiology Society Conference,
1999.
An evaluation of corn oil, rice bran
and refined dry fat as energy sources
for exercised Thoroughbreds - Concise
summary of a research paper which
was researched by the renowned 'Kentucky
Equine Research' and published in
the Proceedings of the 5th International
Conference on Equine Exercise Physiology,
Utsunomiya, Japan in 1998.
Exercise affects digestibility and
rate of passage of all-forage and
mixed diets in Thoroughbred horses
- Concise
summary of a research paper which
was researched by the renowned 'Kentucky
Equine Research' and published in
the Proceedings of the 16th Equine
Nutrition and Physiology Society Conference,
1999.
Feed type and intake affect glycemic
response in Thoroughbred horses -
Concise
summary of a research paper which
was researched by the renowned 'Kentucky
Equine Research' and published in
the Proceedings of the 16th Equine
Nutrition and Physiology Society Conference,
1999.
Timing and amount of forage and grain
affect exercise response in Thoroughbred
horses - Concise
summary of a research paper which
was researched by the renowned 'Kentucky
Equine Research' and published in
the Proceedings of the 5th International
Conference on Equine Exercise Physiology,
Utsunomiya, Japan in 1998.
Time of feeding and fat supplementation
affect exercise response in Thoroughbred
horses - Concise
summary of a research paper which
was researched by the renowned 'Kentucky
Equine Research' and published in
the Proceedings of the 5th International
Conference on Equine Exercise Physiology,
Utsunomiya, Japan in 1998.
Feeding
Fat as an Energy Source
Feeding Fat - Originally
published in the Practical Horseman’s
Magazine, this article explains
the benefits and uses of adding
fat to the horses diet as well
as where it fits in as a nutrient.
Dietary Fats and Lipid Metabolism
in Relation to Equine Health,
Performance and Disease -
A
whole book chapter on feeding
fat to horses! A review is
given of the role of fats
in equine nutrition. The issues
addressed are palatability
of fat-supplemented rations,
fat digestibility, requirement
of essential fatty acids and
the impact of amount and type
of dietary fat on plasma lipid
metabolism. Applications of
high-fat diets are discussed
with regard to athletic performance,
recurrent rhabdomyolisis,
growth, and reduced intake
of carbohydrate or protein.
Dietary Fat Supplementation and Equine
Plasma Lipid MetabolismDietary
Fat Supplementation and
Equine Plasma Lipid Metabolism
- Another
whole book chapter on feeding
fat to horses! This chapter
contains intricate scientific
detail including experimental
write-ups and full referencing.
Fat Intake and Apparent Digestibility
of Fibre in Horses and Ponies
- A fully referenced thesis from the
Utrecht University.
Feed
Storage Systems
Hay Winter Storage Tips - Some
helpful hints for storing
your hay properly for the
winter from EquiSearch.com.
Horse Hay Storage Tips - You
buy (or harvest it), haul
it, carry it and stack
it. Now make sure that
hard-earned hay will be
usable when you need it
with these horse hay storage
tips from EquiSearch.com.
Storing Feed Safely - Use
these tips from EquiSearch.com
to store your horse's
feed safely, keeping
it fresh, vermin free
and out of reach of
greedy horses.
Buying and Storing Feed - An
article on buying and storing
feed from HorsebackHunter.com.
Fibre as the Basis
of the Equine
Diet
Feeding to Win - Baileys Horse Feeds have
produced this article for Equiworld.net. The
article contains information on feeding horses
for different disciplines.
Health Foods for Horses - The Institute
of Grassland and Environmental Research have
put together this scientific article on the
importance of forage in the equine diet. This
document is well illustrated with graphs and
discusses the different types of forage available
and their digestibility.
The Impact of Nutrition and Feeding
Practices on Equine Behaviour and Welfare
- Fully referenced
article from the University of Pennsylvania
and the Havemeyer Foundation which covers
topics such as ‘Nutrition and Feeding Practices
Impact on Welfare’, ‘General Inappropriate
Nutrition’, ‘High Cereal/Low Forage Diets’,
‘Monotonous Diets’, ‘Recurrent Airways Obstruction’
and ‘Supplementation’.
The Importance of Feeding Good Quality
Forage - Summary
of the different types of forage available
and their uses from Allen & Page.
How to Choose Hay to Suit Your Horse’s
Needs - Advice sheet
from the Province of Manitoba in Canada on
how to choose hay to suit your horse’s needs.
Hygiene
Feeding Management of the Equine
- From
Oklahoma State University, this factsheet
covers subjects such as ‘anatomical peculiarities
of the equine digestive tract’, ‘nutrient
intake and digestion’, ‘feeding management
implications’ and ‘incorporating the feeding
management plan with total farm management’.
Micro-Nutrition
Vitamin and Mineral Allowances for
the Performance Horse - Taken
from the journal ‘The Equine Athlete’,
this referenced article on the Redwings
website discusses the ‘importance
of vitamin and mineral supplementation’
as well as the importance of individual
vitamins and minerals for performance.
Functions of Vitamins in the Horse
- In
note form, this resource provides
brief details on the functions of
individual vitamins within the horse
as well as general feeding notes.
Nutraceuticals and
Diet Manipulation for Improved Performance
Nutraceuticals: What Are They? Do
they Work? - This
referenced article from Kentucky Equine
Research discusses nutraceuticals
in this information paper which tackles
topics such as: What is the legal
definition of a nutraceutical? How
do they differ from either a nutrient
or a drug? What rules govern their
safety and efficacy? What nutraceuticals
have found their way into the horse
industry?
Equine Nutraceuticals Inc. - This American site
provides useful statistics on the
use of supplements in the US Equine
Industry as well as general statistics
based on the US industry.
The Horse.com - Invaluable
website providing professionally written
articles on veterinary topics and
most aspects of horse care. Requires
registration but is free to use. An
essential resource for all equine
students.
The Nutraceutical Alliance: Research
Summaries - Established
in June 1998, the Nutraceutical Alliance
has become recognized as the global
research resource for the natural
supplements for animals industries.
Their website provides research summaries,
links and other useful info on nutraceuticals.
A Clinical Trial to Assess the Efficacy
of Two Nutraceuticals for Amelioration
of Lameness in Horses - Published
on the Waltham website, this referenced
document details how the trial was
carried out and its findings. Very
useful to read in order to find out
what is involved in testing the efficacy
of nutraceuticals on the equestrian
market.
Equine Centre, Australia - This
link will take you to a list of
informative articles on nutraceuticals
from the Equine Centre.
Nutrition Related
Disorders: Deficiencies
Functions of Vitamins in the Horse
- In
note form, this resource provides
brief details on the functions of
individual vitamins within the horse
as well as general feeding notes.
Vitamin Requirements - From
Healthy Horse headquarters, this
article details individual major
vitamins, their roles within the
horse and potential problems which
can be caused by deficiency.
Vitamin E & Selenium
Horses Need Vitamin E - Short
but concise article from EquiSearch.com
on the functions of vitamin E.
Vitamin E may ease the symptoms of
motor neuron disease and other stressors
- Printed
originally in the Thoroughbred Times,
this news article on the Redwings
website explains how vitamin E may
ease the symptoms of motor neuron
disease and other stressors.
The Horse.com - Invaluable
website providing professionally
written articles on veterinary topics
and most aspects of horse care.
Requires registration but is free
to use. An essential resource for
all equine students.
Selected Equine Myopathies - Slide
presentation on selected equine
myopathies. In particular, this
presentation details ‘equine rhabdomyolysis
syndrome’ (aka azoturia or tying
up) and ‘hyperkalemic periodic paralysis’
(HYPP).
Selenium Deficiency in Horses - Written
by the University of Illinois, this
article discusses the dangers of
a selenium deficiency in horses.
Selenium and the Horse - Equiworld.net
have produced this article on
selenium and the horse covering
topics such as the functions of
selenium, toxicity, deficiency
and free radicals.
Nutrition Related
Disorders: Laminitis
The Laminitis Trust - Homepage
of The Laminitis Trust.
The Laminitis Trust Research Material
- A
list of and links to research material
available online from the Laminitis
Trust.
The Laminitis Trust: Laminitis Prevention
-
The Laminitis Trust: Emergency Treatment
-
The Laminitis Trust: Feed Supplements
for Laminitis -
Disease Watch: Laminitis - Well
illustrated Disease Watch article
from the Equine Research Centre.
Laminitis - From
Bayer, this article discusses the
prevention and treatment, causes,
risk factors, signs, long term outlook
and management of laminitis.
Farriery & Laminitis - This
illustrated and referenced article,
previously published in ‘Anvil’
magazine, discusses the role of
the farrier in the prevention and
treatment of laminitis.
HorseIT.com: Laminitis - Links
to various articles on laminitis
from the Laminitis area of HorseIT.com.
Reference List: Laminitis in the
Horse - Looking
for further reading on the topic
of laminitis? Here are some suggestions
from the University of Kentucky.
Equine Laminitis: A Revised Pathophysiology-
Information
news article from the Farrier &
Hooofcare Resource Centre.
Laminitis in Horses -
Treatment of Laminitis Being Studied
- Well
illustrated, detailed factsheet
from the Oklahoma State University
on Laminitis in Horses.
Equine Laminitis: An Update on its
Causes - A
list of and links to research material
available online from the Laminitis
Trust.
Nutrition Related
Disorders: Azoturia
Exertional Rhabdomyolysis Syndrome
- Excellent
resource from Oklahoma State University
with easy to understand graphics
and bullet points in a powerpoint
style presentation. May take a little
time to download so be patient!
Definitely worth the wait!
Tying-Up in Horses - Detailed
information article from Moorman’s
Horse Feed Facts regarding recent
research.
Effect of diet on the metabolic response
to exercise in Thoroughbred horses
with recurrent exertional rhabdomyolysis
(RER) - Concise
summary of a research paper which
was researched by the renowned ‘Kentucky
Equine Research’ and published in
the Proceedings of the 5th International
Conference on Equine Exercise Physiology,
Utsunomiya, Japan in 1998.
An Introduction to Tying Up - Information
article from Saracen Horse Feeds
on proposed causes, diagnosis and
management of tying up.
Exertional Rhabdomyolysis - Document
containing facts on tying up. Covers
areas such as ‘clinical signs’,
‘etiology’, ‘diagnosis’, ‘treatment’
and ‘control’.
Exertional Rhabdomyolysis in the
Horse - Referenced
summary of the topic as discussed
at the Kentucky Equine Research
Equine Nutrition Conference in April,
1997.
Exertional Rhabdomyolysis - Information
article from Louisiana State University.Information
article from Louisiana State University.
Merck Veterinary Manual: Azoturia
and ‘Tying Up’ Syndrome of Horses
- Information
on Azoturia from the single most
comprehensive electronic reference
for animal care information.Information
on Azoturia from the single most
comprehensive electronic reference
for animal care information.
Pathobiology of Muscles in Large
Animals - Lots
and lots of links to information
on different topics regarding large
animal muscles and related topics
from the University of Georgia College
of Veterinary Medicine.
Merck Veterinary Manual: Nutritional
Myopathies of Equids - Information
on nutritional myopathies of equids
from the single most comprehensive
electronic reference for animal
care information.
Equine Motor Neurone Disease - Fully
referenced, refereed Equine Veterinary
Education article on Equine Motor
Neurone Disease.
Prohibited Substances
Drugs and Performance - Salient
points on drugs used to enhance
and reduce performance in the
equine industry and how their
use is detecting.
The British Equestrian Federation:
Advice to Athletes on the Use
of Supplements - Information
on nutritional myopathies of equids
from the single most comprehensive
electronic reference for animal
care information.
British Equestrian Federation Rule
Book & Disciplinary and Doping
Control Procedures -
An Overview of the Effective World
Rules on Therapeutic Medications
- Investigative
report from the Kentucky Equine
Research Centre.
Clenbuterol in Horse Racing - Discussion
article on the controversial use
of Clenbuterol in the US horse
racing industry.
The UK Jockey Club: Keeping Racing
Clean - An overview
of the measures being carried
out by The Jockey Club in the
UK to ensure that the racing industry
is ‘kept clean’.
Sources of Energy
Energy and the Performance Horse
- Detailed,
scientific information article
written by Joe Pagan and published
on The Equine Journal website.
Feeding the Performance Horse - Referenced
guide to feeding the performance
horse produced by the Texas A
& M University which focuses on
the main nutrient requirements
of the performance horse.
Carbohydrate Metabolism in Horses
- Fully
referenced chapter from IVIS on
CHO metabolism in Horses. Focuses
on all aspects of CHO metabolism
including digestion, carbohydrate
absorption and oxidation, carbohydrate
and exercise, glucose regulation,
disorders associated with carbohydrate
metabolism and more.
Feeding for Performance - Information
article from Veterinary Professional
Services. Includes detailed information
on many aspects of this topic.
Feeding the Right Energy for the
Job - Produced
by UK feed manufacturers Allen
& Page, this article discusses
how to feed your horse the right
amount of energy for the level
of work he is doing.
Feeding for Stamina - Produced
by UK feed manufacturers Allen
& Page, this article discusses
how to feed your horse to enhance
his levels of stamina.
Feeding Working and Performance Horses
- Information
factsheet from Alberta Agrifacts.
Provides detailed information
on feeding horses that are expected
to perform.
Nutritional Requirements of Competition
Horses - Tania
Churchill suggests appropriate
dietary components for horses
competing in various disciplines.
