Shannon Pratt-Phillips, MSc, PhD
Articles by Shannon Pratt-Phillips
Cost-Efficient Feeding
August 01, 2012
Forage analysis and judicial use of concentrates and supplements can help you get the most bang for your buck Read More
Bread for My Horses?
July 01, 2012
Do you have any information about what would happen if you were to feed a horse bread? I understand that bread Read More
Equine Metabolism
February 01, 2012
The horse's metabolic processes provide the body with the fuels it needs to sustain itself. Read More
Carbohydrates 101 for Horses
March 01, 2011
Carbohydrates are important energy sources for horses, and they are required for digestive health. Read More
Feeding Foals
January 01, 2011
A foal's diet during the first year impacts his musculoskeletal health and future athletic performance. Read More
Determining Body Weight and Ideal Condition (Book Excerpt)
December 22, 2009
The most accurate way to determine a horse's weight is by weighing the horse with scales or a weight tape. Read More
Feed Selection for Weight Loss (Book Excerpt)
December 13, 2009
When an owner wants a horse to lose weight, the first thing to do is look at its current diet very critically. Calculating the overall total intake may reveal that calories, and potentially even protein, vitamins, and minerals, are being fed above Read More
How Much Exercise for Equine Weight Loss? (Book Excerpt)
December 01, 2009
Exercise is particularly important for a horse's weight management. Often, owners want to see an increase in muscle development in addition to an overall decrease in fat coverage. There are many myths about feeding extra protein or Read More
