Some horses are more prone to obesity than others. This study aimed to compare energy
intake and expenditure between obese and lean horses. Ten mature, stock-type geldings …

Weight loss plans in horses typically use dietary restriction, but exercise may have additional
benefits. This study aimed to compare the effects of a diet or exercise protocol resulting in …

The objective of this study was to evaluate the relationships among digestible energy (DE)
intake, body weight (BW), and body condition score (BCS) in lean/moderate condition …

Energy is an essential nutrient for all horses, and it is especially important in performance
horses, pregnant and lactating mares, and young growing horses. A negative energy …

It is not known whether the controls of intake are the same for horses and ponies, different
sexes or for different breed types. Given the opportunity, non-working horses and ponies will …

Reasons for performing study. The prevalence of obesity in companion animals, including
horses and ponies has risen drastically in recent years and risk factors have been little …

Concentrations of hormones related to energy homeostasis may differ between populations
with varied body compositions, acting as signals to increase or decrease energy intake …

In first world countries, 45–75% of domesticated horses are considered overweight.
Accumulation of excessive fat mass puts horses at risk for co-morbidities such as systemic …

Six mature horses were used to determine the energy requirements of exercising horses
during different seasons and in different body conditions. Horses were conditioned to work …

Obesity can be associated with metabolic dysfunction and laminitis in horses with a genetic
predisposition and the right environmental conditions. Experiment 1 (EXPT 1) was …