by Mariana Barbosa | Mar 29, 2023 | sports performance, Supplementation, Others
The increasing use of horses from a sporting point of view has made it necessary to take greater care with their diet and to monitor their body condition. Currently, in addition to the common problems of loss of body condition, there are also problems... by Mariana Barbosa | Mar 28, 2023 | sports performance, Supplementation, Others
From a sporting point of view, a pony is considered by the FEI as “a small horse which, measured on a level surface, does not exceed 148 cm in height without shoes or 149 cm properly shod”. This sporting definition is broad, including small horses... by Mariana Barbosa | Mar 28, 2023 | Food Management, Others
Pastures or forages are, naturally, the first source of fiber in the horse's diet. However, there are foods that are also important sources of fiber and that have a higher energy density than forages, with a higher fiber content... by Mariana Barbosa | Mar 28, 2023 | Food Management, Others
Whether we are talking about sport or breeding horses, the basis of good feeding management is to choose a good forage feed, as well as providing this feed in adequate quantities. This is because horses are herbivorous animals, and are prepared in the right way...