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17 Science-Backed Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Horses
Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs) that are essential in the horse's diet. Supplementing your horse's feeding program with omega-3 oil can support anti-inflammatory mechanisms in the body and [...]
6 Research-Backed Benefits of Chasteberry in Horses
Chasteberry is an herbal supplement that is used to support mood balance and hormone health in female and male horses. The Chastetree berry (Vitex agnus-castus) plant is a shrub that [...]
6 Science-Backed Benefits of Probiotics for Horses
Probiotics are live microbes (bacteria, yeast, fungi and protozoa) that help horses maintain a healthy gut by protecting against "bad" microbes or pathogens. Maintaining a healthy microbiome promotes optimal digestive [...]
7 Common Causes of Gastric Ulcers in Horses
Have you noticed changes in your horse such as weight loss, a dull coat, disinterest in feeding or crib chewing that have resulted in poor performance? Your horse might be [...]
5 Dangers of High Iron Levels for Horses
Do you know the dangers of high iron levels in your horse's hay or water? Iron overload is a growing concern among horse owners as more is learned about the [...]
8 Science-Backed Benefits of Vitamin E in Horses
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that acts as an important antioxidant for horses. It helps maintain a healthy immune system and supports normal nerve and muscle function. Horses need [...]
9 Science-Backed Benefits of MSM for Horses
MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) is a naturally occurring form of sulfur that is found in plants and animals. MSM is used to relieve joint pain in aging horses and performance horses. It [...]
10 Science-Backed Benefits of Magnesium for Horses
Magnesium (Mg) is an essential mineral that horses require for proper nerve and muscle function. Magnesium functions as an electrolyte, plays a role in protein synthesis and is involved in [...]
How to Feed a Horse on a Budget
Horses are expensive. Now that we have the obvious out of the way, let’s get down to business. What are some of the ways you can save money on equine [...]
7 Research-Backed Health Benefits of Selenium for Horses
Selenium (Se) is an antioxidant mineral that is necessary in the horse’s diet. Horses derive selenium by consuming hay or grasses that grow in soils that contain this trace mineral. [...]
Hoof Growth: How to Feed Your Horse for Best Results
You’ve probably heard the saying “No hoof, no horse.” Turns out, that saying couldn’t be more true! The hoof is a spectacular feat (pun intended) of natural engineering that supports [...]
How to Give a New Supplement to Your Horse
If you have taken the first steps towards feeding your horse a balanced diet that includes a concentrated mineral and vitamin supplement, there's a chance that your horse may turn [...]
Taking a Hay Sample and Understanding the Analysis
Feeding a quality forage should be the basis of every feeding program. Given the forage portion will account for the large majority of nutrient intake for your horse, isn't it [...]
Feeding Salt to Your Horse
Many horse owners do not fully appreciate the significance of providing adequate salt to their equine companion. In terms of cost to benefit ratio, it would be hard to think [...]
How Much Vitamin E Should I Give My Horse?
Vitamin E, or alpha-tocopherol, is an essential vitamin that must be obtained through your horse's diet. There are many products sold in the equine supplement industry that contain varying forms [...]
How to Supplement Trace Minerals in Your Horse’s Diet
Trace minerals are only needed in very small amounts in a horse’s diet. Think milligrams! Despite this, however, the majority of horses still receive too much energy and protein and [...]
Why Should You Care About The Frog?
Having a healthy frog is a key component of proper biomechanics and one of the secrets to being able to perform well barefoot. Is poor frog health responsible for lameness? According to the American Farriers Association [...]
EGUS – Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome
Let's save the boring stats that every article discussing equine gastric ulcers quotes. If you keep your horse in a stall and/or do any level of training and you are still reading this article, there is an extremely [...]
What is a Healthy Hoof?
I’d like to share with you recent scientific data that seems to confirm the anecdotal evidence many trimmers, including me, have observed on what comprises a healthy hoof. When evaluating a hoof, we tend to focus on [...]
Welcome to the Hoof Health Blog
Welcome to the hoof health blog. My name is Catherine Larose and I guess you can call me a "hoof junkie". I was thrilled when Scott asked me to write this blog, as I have witnessed first hand how proper nutrition is [...]
Custom Horse Supplement Formulation
Interested in formulating a vitamin and mineral supplement to match your forages and other feeds to meet the specific needs of your horse? Have you looked around to find someone to make your formula only to find a [...]
The Beginning of a New Era for Mad Barn Equine
The new entity that is Mad Barn Inc. is only new in name. We have been in business as Equine Nutrition Consulting for over 10 years, but you might be more familiar with the product names we sell: Phatman Performance [...]
Equine Cushing’s Disease
Cushing’s Disease occurs when there is a tumor on the pituitary gland, an organ at the base of the brain. This tumor causes the pituitary gland to over-produce ACTH, a hormone that affects cortisol levels in the body. [...]
Equine Insulin Resistance
Insulin is a hormone produced by special cells within the pancreas in order to do many important jobs, one of which is the transportation of glucose from the bloodstream into each individual cell. When foods high in [...]
