A note from the BA Feeds Team One of the most common inquiries we receive is concerns related to feeding young horses. Many breeders and horse owners find this topic complex and challenging, which is why we asked Billy Allen Horse Feed consulting nutritionist, Dr. Tania Cubitt to provide clarity and insight on this topic The goal of any breeding program is to produce strong sound foals. To do this there are several factors involved including genetics, environment and nutrition. Nutrition is a critical piece of any successful breeding operation and must be considered at every level: Stallions ..read more

If you're reading this, chances are you've experienced the frustration that comes with caring for a horse diagnosed with Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis, or EPM. It can be a debilitating disease that affects the central nervous system, and unfortunately, there is still much that is unknown about how it works and how to prevent it. Read more below for some insights on how to support horses nutritionally that are dealing with EPM. EPM is treated with an anti-protozoal medication and supportive care as directed by a veterinarian. In addition to these treatments, one key factor in supporting a ..read more

A note from the Billy Allen Horse Feed® Team They say age is just a number, and that couldn't be more true in horses. We seem to forget our horse is not 12 anymore, and they sure don't act like it. Horses' don't automatically become senior when they reach a certain age. One may hold condition well into their teens or twenties, and another make the shift to "senior" even sooner. As they age, you will see visible things like weight loss and muscle decline. With the right diet and support, you can enjoy those later years with your favorite horse. Here are some simple steps you can take to keep yo ..read more

A note from the BA Feeds Team Winter is an inherently challenging season when it comes to feeding and taking care of your horse. There are unique nutritional concerns, and extra energy needs that can make this time of year especially tricky. As a horse owner and lover, you want the best for your equine companion – so how do you know their additional needs during cold temperatures? At Billy Allen Horse Feed, we understand that keeping horses happy and healthy during winter conditions is a priority. That's why today we will be discussing providing energy requirements for horses during winter tai ..read more

Stephen Duren, Ph.D. Performance Horse Nutrition, LLC “Commercially prepared, bagged, horse feed requires a feed tag. It’s the law, no exceptions. The purpose of feed tags is to protect customers and honest merchants from deception and confusion. Initially, feed tags were created to standardize weights and measures listed on feeds. Imagine the confusion if every bag of feed listed the amount contained in that bag in different units. Some would list bushels, others would list pounds and still others may list grams. Current feed tags go further in that they assure the feed meets certain standard ..read more

A note from the Billy Allen Horse Feed® Team Every feed tag you read will have a disclaimer about giving your horse clean, freshwater, and plain white salt as part of their diet. While we have the water part down pat, salt, it seems, is the one thing that is often left out at feeding time. Knowing how and why salt is a must-have can be the jump start we need to implement salt into our daily feed routine. Some things to consider when deciding what salt to pick. When feeding a salt block, do they lick it or does it end up covered in dirt or manure? Does the same block sit in the feeder forever ..read more

As horse owners, we want to give our horses the absolute best. We can't always resist an extra slice of alfalfa or apple at feeding time to show them how much we love them. However, as some horses get older and gain weight, they are more susceptible to metabolic issues. While we generally think the "easy keepers'' are less complicated to care for, the effects of these conditions can be devastating to a horse and its owner. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent these health problems. What kind of feed should you give your horse? How do you properly feed your horse? These are all questions the ..read more

A note from the Billy Allen Horse Feed Team As competitive riders, we literally put our blood, sweat, and tears into our horses. We spend hours in the arena working to accomplish our goals. Nutrition to fuel our high-performance equine athletes shouldn't be one of the factors preventing us from improving or consistently performing. Different feeds work better for different disciplines, learn how to best feed your horse western performance horses. Cutting, Reining & Barrel Racing Western performance horses are unique since they need quick bursts of energy but must also maintain control in ..read more

Horses are grazing herbivores that live in herds when in their natural environment. They are designed to walk over long distances consuming a variety of forages constantly throughout the day. So what is the “modern horse”? The modern domesticated horse is housed and managed by humans – this consists of a variety of management strategies including meal feeding, stabling, limited grazing, small confined paddocks, and mechanical transportation. All of these strategies are foreign to the horse’s natural behavior. When horses were originally domesticated they endured heavy workloads whilst used for ..read more