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by Gina M. Frequez, M.S., Technical Specialist, Equine Technical Services Forage makes up between 50 and 90 percent or more of a horse’s diet. Much of the forage part of the diet comes in the form of hay. Because it’s such a big part of the ration, a good …
Tips to Maintain Your Senior Horse’s Ideal Weight All Winter by Gina Fresquez, MS, CHHC Meteorologists are predicting a very cold winter ahead and since that is just around the corner it’s a good idea to take a proactive approach with your beloved senior horse and prepare him for …
Identifying and Correcting Poor Muscle Development by Gina Fresquez, MS, CHHC Now that show and competition season is in full swing you may be noticing your horse’s condition and whether it needs improving or you need to make adjustments to keep your horse strong and with a competitive edge. …
How to Get Your Horse Shiny, Slick and In Shape by Gina Fresquez, MS, CHHC Now that the weather is getting warmer and we are starting to ride a lot more, you might be wondering about the best way to get your horse back into tip-top shape for the …
Three Tips for a Healthy Transition Gina Fresquez, MS, CHHC Spring is in the air and though it is still early, as we get further into the season many horse owners will be chomping at the bit to get their horses out to pasture again. Not only does this …
How to Determine when Your Partner Needs a Diet Change by Gina Fresquez, MS, CHHC Taking care of the senior horse is one topic I hold dear to my heart as I have a 27-year-old mare that has been with me through thick and thin. Having owned her for …
Getting the Right Kind of Energy from Your Horse by Gina Fresquez, MS, CHHC Is your horse too slow, too fast or just right? This is a very common topic as I hear from a lot of horse owners who have trouble with the energy they get from their …
Myth Busting this Important Nutrient for Horses and Humans by Gina Fresquez, MS, CHHC The topic of protein in equine nutrition (and human nutrition) has gotten a lot of attention over the years. I find it’s a hot topic of discussion and popular way horse owners evaluate and choose …
How to Determine if You’re Saving Money by Gina Fresquez, M.S., CHHC With quality hay prices reaching an all-time high here in the Pacific Northwest (avg. $18/bale) many horse owners are looking for alternative hay sources that won’t break the bank. Some may even be tempted to ditch that …