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Nutrition has an important role in sales preparation for all horses. If you want to maximize the value of the horse, it is essential to have the horse looking its best at sale time.   There are a number of key elements including the following:   Size and body condition – Young horses being prepped for sale should be on a smooth growth curve to avoid growth spurts and to reach optimum height at sale time. Size for appropriate age is a plus for most disciplines... Read more

Properly preparing the foals to be weaned can make the process much easier for everyone, and part of that preparation includes setting up a successful feeding transition for the foal.   Make certain that the foal is consuming at least 1 pound of a feed per month of age of a feed designed for foals and weanlings. If a foal is 4 months of age, it should be consuming at least 4 pounds of feed per day. If a foal is 6 months of age, it should be consuming at least 6 pounds of feed... Read more

SafeChoice Horse Feeds All three SafeChoice horse feed formulas are proven, controlled starch feeds that give your horse the quality nutrition it requires. And you the peace of mind you've always wanted.   SafeChoice Original, Special Care, and Perform all deliver an ideal blend of nutrients for unmatched digestion and performance. This is Smart Grain Formulation, which reduces the risk of metabolic concerns, supports muscle maintenance, and improves immune support. And it's... Read more

Weaning time can be stressful, but proper preparation of the foals and themares for weaning can make the process much easier for everyone! Most foals are weaned at about 4-6 months of age, depending on the conditionof the broodmares and the management plan of the owner.   There are a number of different ways to actually handle weaning, depending on how many foals you have and the physical layout of your facility. Here are some factors to keep in mind:   There is... Read more

Similar to human babies, the nutrition and care a foal receives in the “baby” stage can have an effect on its whole life – including soundness and development issues that may not become obvious until years down the road. Starting your foal on the right path to nutritional health will pay off not only in the immediate future but in the long term as well.   Within a few hours of being born your foal will take in the mare’s first milk. This milk is known as colostrum... Read more