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- Funding research to better understand how nutrition impacts the health of your horse.
- Developing technology and feeding solutions to make it eas
💡 Tip Of The Day!
🐴 If your horse is chewing on things they shouldn’t, start by checking their routine.
Pica (eating non-food items like dirt, wood, or bedding) is often a sign of an underlying issue, not just a bad habit.
To combat this:
👉 Check your horse's forage intake as limited access can increase risk
👉 Review your diet is ensure it is balance and provides adequate salt and minerals
👉 Look at management factors like boredom, stress, or long period without feed
🌿 Horses are designed to graze for most of the day, when that pattern is distributed, abnormal behaviours can develop.
Address the root cause, not just stopping the behaviour.
To learn more about how to stop horses from eating non-food items check the links below:
CA:https://madbarn.ca/pica-in-horses/
US:https://madbarn.com/pica-in-horses/
06/04/2026
🩺 The Vet’s Scoop 🐴✨
📣 This week’s highlight: Forage Access
“Horses spend most of their day eating. Free-ranging horses typically graze for 14–18 hours per day, making forage access a key component of equine welfare.”
~ Dr. Fran Rowe, DVM, Veterinary Nutritionist
A horse’s digestive system is designed for a near-constant intake of fiber. Consistent access to forage helps support healthy digestion, normal gut motility, and a stable hindgut microbiome, while also encouraging natural feeding behaviors. Management practices that extend forage availability can help reduce boredom and support both physical and behavioral well-being.
06/02/2026
⚡️Performance is about more than what happens in the arena, it starts with the support behind the scenes.
See what Grand Prix dressage rider Danielle Gallagher has to say about working with Mad Barn 👀🐎
"Having Mad Barn behind me means I'm never alone - always just a phone call or text away, with incredible support and next-level nutrition for my horses."
🤳At every level of competition, having a trusted team can make all the difference. From personalized nutrition guidance to ongoing support, we're committed to helping horses look, feel, and perform their best.
We’re proud to support Danielle and her horses with nutrition programs tailored to the demands of high-performance equine athletes 💙💪
🚀 Interested in joining our High Performance Team? We’re looking for riders who are passionate about horse health and performance. Send us a DM to connect with a nutritionist today 📩
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