
How Do I Know if My Horse Has Hindgut Problems?
Hindgut issues in horses can be subtle at first but could lead to colic, diarrhea, weight loss, laminitis, and swelling as the condition worsens.
Proper feeding practices for foals, adult horses, and older horses

Hindgut issues in horses can be subtle at first but could lead to colic, diarrhea, weight loss, laminitis, and swelling as the condition worsens.

Learn about 5 key physical indicators of forage quality and how to gather a hay sample and interpret a chemical analysis.

Find out how much protein your horse’s diet provides and whether it comes from high-quality sources.

An equine nutritionist shares how to calculate your horse’s annual hay intake and how to reduce hay waste to help stretch your budget.

Tall fescue can remain toxic to certain horses later into the year than many owners realize. Learn why experts recommend testing pastures year-round.

Nutritional evaluations can help you determine whether your horse is consuming a balanced diet.

Learn about some of the common plants toxic to horses and their effects.

Learn about when a horse might need a refeeding program and factors to consider when implementing it.

A nutrition expert offers advice for ensuring free-fed horses don’t overeat hay.

Host Stephanie Ruff talks with Michael Lindinger, PhD, about the importance of electrolyte balance in horses. Sponsored by Tribute Equine Nutrition.

Before adding vitamin E to your horse’s diet, find out why veterinarians recommend testing blood levels and how to supplement appropriately.

Choose safer times of day and grasses for your horses’ turnout while safeguarding their feet from laminitis.

An equine nutritionist explains why your horse might waste concentrate and hay and how you can combat this.

Learn how horses maintain their body temperature and how to respond when heat puts those systems under strain in this article from The Horse’s Summer 2026 issue.

Find out what advancements have been made toward a more affordable equine gastric ulcer treatment in this Ask TheHorse Live excerpt.

A reader’s horse that doesn’t like to drink when traveling recently tied up at an event. A nutritionist offers advice to get the horse to hydrate in the future.
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