The Hay School Blog | Hay Tips, Animal Care & Farm Insights
Written by: Dr. Tania Cubitt, PhD – Equine Nutritionist Dr. Stephen Duren, PhD – Equine Nutritionist By Performance Horse Nutrition for Blue Mountain Hay Senior horses don’t all need special hay, but their ability to chew, digest, and maintain body condition often changes...
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Written by: Dr. Tania Cubitt, PhD – Equine Nutritionist Dr. Stephen Duren, PhD – Equine Nutritionist By Performance Horse Nutrition for Blue Mountain Hay Crude protein percentage is one of the first numbers horse owners look at on a feed tag or forage...
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Forage is the foundation of a performance horse’s diet. Highquality hay and forage provide essential fiber and energy while supporting digestive health, hydration, normal gut function, and athletic performance. Evaluating forage quality and intake first makes it easier to determine...
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This article, written by equine nutritionists Dr. Stephen Duren and Dr. Tania Cubitt of Performance Horse Nutrition, explains why alfalfa is one of the most nutrientdense forages available and how it supports gastric health, muscle development, topline, senior horses, and...
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This article, written by equine nutritionists Dr. Tania Cubitt and Dr. Stephen Duren of Performance Horse Nutrition, explores the most common myths surrounding alfalfa and clarifies when this nutrientdense forage is appropriate for horses. The full scientific article is provided...
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