Joint supplements: do they really work?
By Suzie Middlebrook BSc | Cavalor Nutrition Specialist
Joint supplements are one of the most commonly used supplements in equine industry, but they are also one of the most controversial. […]
“Mustang Maddy” and Her Mustang Terk
By Madison Shambaugh
Wild. Free. Spirit. Beauty. We see in the mustangs what we hope to see in ourselves. This, I believe, is what draws us towards them like magnets. […]
Feeding is Fueling
By Suzie Middlebrook BSc | Cavalor Nutrition Specialist
When looking at the athletes of the human world, you can often tell what type of sport an athlete competes in by […]
Is my horse really just naughty, or could it be nutrition? Client Tracy Vernier shares her story!
I’ve owned my Thoroughbred gelding, Valentino for close to three years. As a lot of Thoroughbreds are notoriously known for being “high strung”, Val was no exception to this. […]
The Glycemic Index of Cavalor® Feeds
There has been a considerable debate in the equine community regarding starch and sugar levels in horse feeds. Like fiber and fat, starch and sugars are energy sources that […]
The Equine Digestive Tract: From Mouth to …
By Suzie Middlebrook BSc. | Cavalor Nutrition Specialist
When it comes to horses, there is quite a lot that happens between meal time and mucking time. The digestive tract of […]
Equine Transportation Tips
You and your horse may have to travel, and transportation can have an affect on your horse’s body and performance. Find out how to proactively avoid potential issues following […]
Managing a Hot Horse from a Nutritional Perspective
By Suzie Middlebrook, BSc
Horses are reactive, flighty, and anxious creatures and for good reason. In the wild, a horse’s best defense is his ability to respond quickly and effectively […]
Nonstructural Carbohydrates and the Metabolic Horse
By Suzie Middlebrook, BSc. | Cavalor Nutrition Specialist
Unfortunately, many horses are currently afflicted by different types of metabolic ailments, such as insulin resistance (IR) and laminitis. These types of […]
THE CA:P RATIO EXPLAINED
By Suzie Middlebrook | B.Sc., Cavalor Nutrition Specialist
When formulating the perfect diet for your horse, one should look at the total intake of nutrients as well as some of […]