FRIESIAN HORSES & ISLAND LIVING
I’m a huge fan of Hay Chix Hay Nets!! Did you know the average horse needs 15-20lbs of forage a day. That number can increase depending on the size and workload of the horse. While hay is a great forage for meeting the nutritional needs of the horses, a typical flake can range from 3-5lbs …
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I am a firm believer in teaching horses ground manners and especially around feeding for ease of feeding and safety. Horses in a herd establish a hierarchy and pecking order for who gets to eat and when. Just watch a herd sometime. If the lead mare comes into the group, the other horses will give …
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I recently moved Athena from a lovely 2 acre pasture, to a barn setting. The pasture, was easy with 24/7 turnout and unlimited grazing. It made life simple. I never thought too much about the nutritional quality of her grass or how much she was getting. It just fell into the category of "it is …
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MagRestore Living in Maui, we are blessed with lush green pastures and lots of sunshine. It’s a great combination for a happy horse. Despite having such wonderful grazing options, I’ve needed to add in a few additional supplements to help balance the pasture nutrients and to help Athena function at her best. One supplement …
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