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Found 26 Results from Madeline Boast, MSc. Equine Nutrition

A horse eating hay.

Calories for Horses: Enough, Too Many, Right Type?

Understanding both the quantity and type of calories in your horse’s diet is key to maintaining optimal body condition.
By: Madeline Boast, MSc. Equine Nutrition
A chestnut horse eating hay in a stall.

Avoiding 4 Common Feeding Mistakes

When was the last time you read feed labels, had your hay tested, or switched forages abruptly? Some horse nutrition pitfalls to consider.
By: Madeline Boast, MSc. Equine Nutrition
A horse chewing grass.

Feeding Horses With Dental Problems

As our horses live longer lives, their nutritional management can be challenging if they have compromised dentition.
By: Madeline Boast, MSc. Equine Nutrition
Three horses eating leafy hay.

The Pros and Cons of Alfalfa: Could Your Horse Benefit?

This forage plant is an excellent high-quality protein source for many types of horses ‒ but there are some that should not be consuming it.
By: Madeline Boast, MSc. Equine Nutrition
A vet listening to a horse's gut.

Considerations to Reduce the Risk of Hindgut Upset

The hindgut of the horse is a delicate, symbiotic ecosystem; here is some advice to keep it functioning optimally.
By: Madeline Boast, MSc. Equine Nutrition
A grey horse licking a salt lick.

Choosing Bioavailable Mineral Sources for Your Horse

Hay or pasture alone will not meet a horse’s mineral requirements and supplementation to provide what forage is lacking may be necessary.
By: Madeline Boast, MSc. Equine Nutrition
A fat hairy grey horse grazing in a field.

Supplement Ingredients to Help Metabolic Horses

Managing horses with metabolic issues is a challenge; here's a look at some supplement products and the science behind them.
By: Madeline Boast, MSc. Equine Nutrition
Horses eating hay in a paddock.

Adjusting Your Horse’s Diet to Support Weight Gain

If you have a hard keeper or older horse that needs to pack on some pounds before winter arrives, follow these steps.
By: Madeline Boast, MSc. Equine Nutrition
A shiny bay horse in a paddock.

Equine Nutrition for Optimal Coat Health

While genetics play a big part, a healthy, shiny coat also depends on nutritional factors which may need to be supplemented.
By: Madeline Boast, MSc. Equine Nutrition
A closeup of a horse's muzzle eating a grain mix.

Dietary Supplements: Taking a Structured Approach

Do your homework and spend your hard-earned dollars on supplements from companies that do invest in equine science.
By: Madeline Boast, MSc. Equine Nutrition
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