Feeding Horses That Have Dry Skin
Madeline Boast, MSc
June 6, 2026
An equine nutritionist answers a reader question about how her horse’s diet might play a role in his poor coat quality and hair loss.
An equine nutritionist answers a reader question about how her horse’s diet might play a role in his poor coat quality and hair loss.
Restoring muscle glycogen, rehydrating, and ensuring a horse’s diet offers enough vitamin E all help with recovery after strenuous exercise.
Your horse needs essential nutrients from the diet to stay healthy. An equine nutritionist explains how to meet those needs through proper feeding.
Researchers continue to learn how the components of a horse’s diet can help battle inflammation.
Many horses fall short on key nutrients despite adequate feeding. These gaps can affect hoof quality, recovery, and overall health.
Do you have a horse with flaky skin and a dry mane and tail? The right feed might help.
The correct choice depends on a horse’s diet, workload, and overall nutritional picture. Learn more in the Spring 2026 issue of The Horse.
Find out how your horse’s diet could support shedding and his incoming summer coat.
Two equine nutritionists shed light on the do’s and don’ts of feeding your horse to promote strong and healthy hooves.
Dr. Frank Andrews explains how vitamin E and selenium could help support your horse’s immune system.
Learn the difference between ration balancer feeds and supplements and how they benefit horses when pastures are scarce.
How much selenium do mules need, and what risks accompany selenium deficiency or toxicity? An equine nutritionist explains.
Veterinarians and a nutritionist outline how forage, concentrates, and supplements fuel performance horses and how to adjust diets for each horse’s job and temperament.
Nutritionist Dr. Clair Thunes shares advice on how to reduce your horse’s risk of colicking this fall.
Get tips for ensuring your horses receive the nutrition they need without eating all your money.
One’s designed to be the horse’s whole diet, while the other is meant to complement his forage ration. Which is best for your horse?
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