Expert Horse Health & Wellbeing Advice
A veterinarian’s practical guide to fertility, gestation and lactation
Breeding a mare is never “just” about timing, semen quality, or ultrasound checks. One of the most overlooked (and most fixable) pieces is whether your mare’s diet and body condition match what her body needs at each stage. Research consistently links body condition and key nutrient balance with reproductive efficiency and healthy pregnancy outcomes. (Henneke et al., 1984; Morley & Murray, 2014)
How do I create a good feeding plan for my skinny horse? Step-by-step guide toward a suitable ration
Nutrition is not “one size fits all”
Horses have, by nature, transitioned into a life in stables. When creating a feeding plan, it’s important to keep your horse’s origins in mind. This means: forage forms the basis of every ration and pasture access is important.