Horse Health by the Season
…equine practice. Colic Season When: Colic occurs most frequently during cold winter months. Although colic can occur at any time of year, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas are the holidays most…
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How Much Exercise for a Senior Horse?
…lives. Our prime example at the Rutgers Equine Center is Lord Nelson, a 40-year-old Quarter Horse who still gallops up to the gate every morning for breakfast. The biggest problems…
Manage your horse to live longer
…pretty quickly,” says Chris Robertson, DVM, of Blue Mountain Equine in Madison, Virginia. “If he can’t eat, he’s not going to be able to take in sufficient calories and nutrients…
Winter Freedom for Horses and Owners!
…to your horse’s health. It leads to ulcers, colic, and other digestive disorders2, obesity3, porous bones, joint stiffness, poor feet and hair coat, respiratory ailments, loss of muscle mass4, and…
Responsible Horse Care
…the state. Get to know your Equine Professionals The Veterinary Medical Association in your state. American Association of Equine Practitioners, 1-800-443-0177. Your local Farriers Association. Contact your County Agricultural Agent…
Feed Your Horse Wisely
…Kathleen Crandell, PhD, an equine nutritionist with Kentucky Equine Research in Lexington. ?Too many people think that hay is just busywork for the horse and do not realize that it…
Underweight Horses: Solutions for the Hard Keeper
…an independent equine nutritionist with a wide U.S. and international following. Her research-based approach optimizes equine health by aligning physiology and instincts with correct feeding and nutrition practices. Dr. Getty’s…
Which Is Best’ Flaxseed or Fish Oil For Your Horse
The equine-nutrition buzzword ?omega? can influence your choice in feeds and supplements. What you may not realize, though, is which omega your horse needs and which you’re truly getting. Omega-3…
What’s Your Laminitis IQ?
…Risks increase with obesity, and evidence suggests that certain bloodlines are more susceptible, but with enough metabolic stress, any horse regardless of size or breed can develop laminitis. 10. By…
Feeding for Special Needs
…for insulin insensitivity and type 2 diabetes in humans. Also, some reports suggest that it may help horses with obesity-related laminitis. | Photo by Charles Mann Chromium is recommended for…