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It is easy for horses to drop weight in the cold winter months and you may not notice it until...

Senior Horses May Have Trouble Maintaining Weight

The capacity of the gastrointestinal tract to absorb nutrients becomes less efficient as horses age. Many older horses are unable...

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Horse Health Tidbit: Managing PPID

PPID, once known as Cushing’s disease, is now commonly referred to as pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction. In PPID, a portion...

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Concerns for senior horse owners

Over the past couple of decades improved management, nutrition, and veterinary care have contributed to increase longevity in today’s horse population. It is not unusual to hear of horses living well into their thirties. As horses age, the wear and tear of a lifetime of activity takes its toll on joints, leading to the development of arthritis. While there is no cure for arthritis, there are ways we can keep senior horses more comfortable.

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Feeding Horses in Drought Conditions

During drought conditions, pastures may not provide enough fiber and energy to meet your horse’s nutrition requirements. Feeding additional hay may be necessary. If additional calories are still needed, consider a high-fat supplement. Horses should consume at least 1.5% to 2% of body weight per day in forage. Supplemental forage in the form of hay or hay cubes may be needed.

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What does vitamin E deficiency look like in horses?

What does vitamin E deficiency look like in horses? Subtle signs of vitamin E deficiency often go unnoticed. Stiff during warm-up Sore after exercise Sour attitude when ridden Lack of energy and impulsion

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Which one is best for my horse: a fortified feed, balancer pellet, or a vitamin and mineral supplement?

Confused about the difference between a fortified feed, balancer pellet, and vitamin and mineral supplement? You are not alone. We put together a simple chart to help you choose which one is right for your horse.

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Why choose Equi-Jewel?

Why choose Equi-Jewel? Equi-Jewel® was developed by Kentucky Performance Products, LLC to safely meet the energy needs of today’s horses....

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Energy Crisis

As pastures fade from green to brown, horse owners all over will soon be feeding hay to meet their horses’...

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Targeted Solutions for Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) and Cushing’s Disease (PPID)

Equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) Equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) has become more and more prevalent in our equine community. It is...

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What Horses Need Extra Vitamins and Minerals?

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Nutrition and Your Senior Horse

Article re-posted with kind permission by Equine Guelph: http://equineguelph.ca/index.php Remember, each horse is an individual and will have their own specific...

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Equi-Jewel®: What’s Inside the Bag

Equi-Jewel contains all-natural ingredients that provide the calories your horse needs to thrive. Equi-Jewel’s high-fat formula reduces the risk of digestive upset, supports optimal muscle function, and sustains a calm, cool attitude.

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