by Lucerne Farms | Feb 12, 2026 | Horse Stories
Noticing your horse getting a little rounder than usual? Carrying extra weight can lead to real health issues if it’s not addressed early. There are a few important factors to consider if your horse is overweight, and most of them come down to everyday habits—how they...
by Lucerne Farms | Jan 12, 2026 | Horse Stories
You change your own eating habits when the seasons shift. You crave salads and fresh fruit in the summer, then switch to hearty stews and warm soups when winter rolls in. It just feels right. Your horse isn’t much different. Their bodies react to the changing...
by Lucerne Farms | Jan 6, 2026 | Horse Stories
At first glance, your horse’s hooves might look like simple, solid things. But you’d be surprised by how complex they really are. Horse hooves are made up of several different parts, like the wall, sole, frog, and bars. They serve multiple functions for...
by Lucerne Farms | May 26, 2025 | Horse Stories
When feeding our horses and farm animals, two terms that often pop up are “hay” and “forage.” While these terms might seem interchangeable, they actually refer to different things in the world of animal nutrition. Understanding the distinction...
by Lucerne Farms | May 12, 2025 | Horse Stories
As horses age, their health needs change, requiring attentive care and observation to ensure their well-being. Senior horses—typically considered those over the age of 15—may face new challenges, such as changes in digestion, joint health, and dental wear. However,...
by Lucerne Farms | Apr 28, 2025 | Horse Stories
Proper nutrition is the foundation of equine health, and one of the most important considerations in feeding horses is balancing forage and concentrates. Horses have evolved as grazing animals, primarily consuming forage such as grasses and hay, but in modern equine...
