October 23, 2021

Sarah L. Ralston, VMD, PhD, Dipl. ACVN

Credit: Amy K. Dragoo Just because a horse is over a certain age does not necessarily mean he needs changes in his feeding.
Horse Care

Nutritional Considerations for the Senior Dressage Horse

Just because a horse is over 18 or 20 years old does not necessarily mean he needs changes in his feeding—but there are certain signs that indicate it might be time to re-evaluate.

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Horse Feed and Nutrition

A Basic Guide to Feeding Your Horse

Equine nutrition expert Dr. Sarah Ralston gives advice on how to feed your horse, with tips on how to determine the correct feed.

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Horse Care

Should I Clip My Horse?

Sarah Ralston, VMD, answers this reader question.

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Horse Conditioning

The Proof Behind Horse Hair Analysis

Can hair analysis determine what supplements a horse needs?

Credit: Dusty Perin/www.dustyperin.com Allowing your horse to graze for only short periods of time also can be problematic, as it may encourage your horse to eat more greedily.
Horse Care

The Benefits of Grazing

Sarah Ralston, VMD explains whether time on pasture results in better health.