While genetics play a big part, a healthy, shiny coat also depends on nutritional factors which may need to be supplemented.

A look at some of the causes and management strategies, including omeprazole (Gastroguard, Ulcerguard) and esomeprazole (Nexium).

Do your homework and spend your hard-earned dollars on supplements from companies that do invest in equine science.

While all horses need salt, those competing and sweating in hot, humid conditions should receive supplemental electrolytes.

A horse's water requirements can fluctuate with the seasons and be influenced by health, pregnancy, lactation, growth and exercise.

Minerals are essential for health, contributing to a variety of cellular functions, but the intake ratios are equally important.

Studies have shown that about half the equine population is overweight; here's what the research says about grazing muzzles.

Here are 10 tips and hacks for planning that important - but often overlooked - area of every stable.

A look at where and why ration balancers, performance/life-stage feeds, and complete feeds can be used in your feeding program.

Equine nutritionists are increasingly skeptical of the 'quick fix' offered by companies performing analyses and selling nutrition products.