Food for Thought
The OptiMizer Blog
The Value of Foraging with Movement
It’s well known that access to forage improves gastrointestinal tract health, but how can we use locomotion to support our horses’ digestion?
How the University of Guelph Transformed Equine Care with the Hay OptiMizer®: A Full Testimonial
The University of Guelph’s Equine Management Program has transformed daily horse care with the Hay OptiMizer® slow‑feeding system. Under the guidance of Dr. Katrina Merkies, students caring for the teaching herd every day have seen dramatic improvements in horse safety, reduced hay waste, and more sustainable paddock management.
Waste Not, Want Not: It is Time to OptiMize Feeding Hay
Horse owners know how quickly hay waste adds up, especially with traditional feeding methods. Waste Not, Want Not explores why slow feeding matters.
Is Long, Lush Grass Bad for Horses? How We Keep Our Easy Keepers Healthy All Summer.
Long, lush grass can be scary, but it doesn’t have to be. What horses forage and how they forage matters.
2024: The Winter of the Hay Belly
My horse looks fat—but is he? It’s important to get hay analyzed to fully understand and optimize feeding it.
OptiMizing Our Hay Supply This Winter
As horse owners, we love giving our horses treats. But which ones are the healthiest? How do they contribute to energy and sugar intake?
How Treats Contribute to Energy and Sugar Intake in Horses
As horse owners, we love giving our horses treats. But which ones are the healthiest? How do they contribute to energy and sugar intake?
Altering Management to Prevent the Occurrence of Gastric Ulceration: A Case Study
This case study is the story of a young horse, Dia, and her experience with gastric ulcers before using an OptiMizer slow feeder.
The Cost of Gastric Ulcers in Horses: A Case Study
If you own a horse, chances are you know someone who has had to deal with gastric ulcers. This is Jasper’s story.
Debunking Myths about Mealtimes for Horses
Many people keep their horse on a rigid meal schedule and panic when it’s disrupted. But is there actually a reason to be stressed about it?
Guide to Forage Intake During the Winter
Taking care of horses in the winter can seem difficult, but they can do extremely well in cold temperatures when given some extra supports.







