Are Fats Safe for Metabolic Horses?
Madeline Boast, MSc
July 6, 2026
An equine nutritionist explains how horses use dietary fats for energy and why some metabolic horses might need additional fat sources.
Proper feeding practices for foals, adult horses, and older horses
An equine nutritionist explains how horses use dietary fats for energy and why some metabolic horses might need additional fat sources.
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As horses age, they might need additional nutritional support. Read advice on feeding senior horses.
Soaking hay can reduce sugars for metabolic horses but must be managed carefully in summer to avoid mold. An equine nutritionist shares advice.
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If your horse struggles to keep weight on in summer, here’s how to safely increase his calories.
Electrolyte loss through sweat can lead to dehydration, fatigue, and poor recovery. Here’s how to support your horse’s health during work and warm weather.
Register and submit your questions for this live event featuring two veterinarians discussing senior horse expenses. Brought to you by CareCredit.
Bob Coleman, PhD, talks about how to get the most out of your hay—from purchase and storage to reducing hay waste.
As foals grow, their nutritional needs change rapidly. Learn when to introduce creep feed and how to support your foal’s healthy development.
Does your horse devour his meals? Slowing your speedy eater at mealtime can help prevent issues such as choke and wasted feed.
The equine hindgut breaks down fiber, which makes up most of the horse’s diet. Learn how diet and management can affect this important part of your horse’s GI system.
Find out how antioxidants support your horse’s overall health and how to ensure his diet provides enough of them.
See how the horse’s GI microbiome influences overall health and how you can support it. Sponsored by Gastrobim.
Keeping competition horses well hydrated isn’t always easy. An equine nutritionist offers tips to help prevent dehydration.
Do you know what to do–and just as importantly, what not to do–if your horse displays vague, mild, or serious signs of what might be colic? Your answer could save your horse’s life. Sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products.
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