by Lucerne Farms | Oct 6, 2020 | Horse Stories, Lucerne Farms Blog 2020
Draft horses need larger meals to match a percentage of their weight, and you need to know exactly what to feed them. No matter if your draft horse helps around the farm, is used for breeding, actively competes, or has transitioned into a companion animal, they may...
by Lucerne Farms | Oct 6, 2020 | Horse Stories, Lucerne Farms Blog 2020
With how large horses are and the power they can exert, you would expect their digestive tract to be just as hardy. This is not the case! Digestion in a horse is a finicky process that can be easily disrupted by the wrong foods, lack of nutrients, or an excess of...
by Lucerne Farms | Aug 4, 2020 | Horse Stories, Lucerne Farms Blog 2020
Just like humans, a horse needs a healthy diet in order to thrive. Whereas grains and vegetables serve as the main components of our diets, the main building block in a horse’s diet is forage. Generally speaking, forage comprises the vast majority of a horse’s diet...
by Lucerne Farms | Jul 15, 2020 | Horse Stories, Lucerne Farms Blog 2020
An upset stomach is not fun for anyone. While humans can take a quick sip of Pepto-Bismol and get on with their day, horses have to work a bit harder to cure their discomfort. The first warning sign of an upset stomach in horses is sometimes diarrhea. Though it may...
by Lucerne Farms | Jun 23, 2020 | Horse Stories, Lucerne Farms Blog 2020
Crafting a personalized, nutritious diet for your horse is not always an easy task. Horses are individuals and require a well-thought out diet to ensure they receive the necessary vitamins and nutrients for their specific dietary needs. Though every horse’s diet will...
by Lucerne Farms | Jun 19, 2020 | Horse Stories, Lucerne Farms Blog 2020
By nature, horse stables tend to be quite dusty and musty places. However, on some occasions you may find that the dust isn’t actually dust at all, but rather small insects and pests flying through the air. While not all insects are cause for great concern, they can...