Electrolytes are essential minerals that are vital to many key functions in the horse's body. Proper electrolyte balance is essential and imbalances can cause problems. Everyday feeds contain some electrolytes, but not always enough to meet your horse’s needs. Most forages are considered insufficient in sodium and only marginal in chloride.
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Knowing how much your horse weighs is important, but body condition is a key factor in determining how fit they are. Body condition measures the level of both fat and muscle in the horse’s body.
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You can take a look at your horse and have an idea whether they’re thin or fat or just about right, to your eye. But it’s important to know (and monitor) your horse’s weight more accurately than “eyeballing” it.
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Summer is a great time for horses to enjoy the outdoors, but it also brings unique challenges. Here are seven essential tips to ensure your horses stay healthy and happy during their summer turnout:
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Walking won’t cure colic and it isn’t always in your horse’s best interest (or yours) to walk him for hours and hours.
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How a supplement is affected by temperature depends on the formulation of the supplement. Typically powders and pellets tend to be more …
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Excessive salivation in a horse can be dramatic when it appears as a bubbly or foamy mouth with strings of drool leading to a puddle on the barn floor.
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While patience and proper training techniques are essential when working with any horse, some horses can benefit from nutrients that support the normal activity of neurotransmitters (the chemicals responsible for transmitting impulses along nerve cells).
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Hoof abscesses are common problems, especially in wet conditions. They can stop your horse in his tracks and can be time-consuming and frustrating to treat. But there are steps you can take to keep your horse’s hooves strong and healthy.
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Summer seasonal recurrent dermatitis (SSRD) or sweet itch, is caused by an allergic reaction to the saliva of the Culicoides midge (“no-see-ums”). These bothersome fellows are active from April through October.
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Below is a list of spring horse care reminders you should consider while gearing up for the busy season ahead.
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How much ice you get each winter and how you deal with it depends on where you live. Regardless of how long the slippery stuff is around, keeping your horses safe is a key concern.
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Article re-posted with kind permission by Equine Guelph: http://equineguelph.ca/index.php Equine Guelph has made a New Year’s Resolution to empower horse owners...
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Horse and Hound Rescue Foundation in Guthrie, Oklahoma, was the recipient of a $1,000 award given by Kentucky Performance Products. They were chosen by Emily Parmenter, Grand Prize winner of their 25th Anniversary contest.
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Once a horse is completely wet they can get cold very quickly. The average critical temperature for a horse with...
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Vitamin E cannot be synthesized by the horse; therefore, it is considered an essential nutrient. The best source of vitamin E is fresh green grass; however, the potency of vitamin E declines very quickly once forages are harvested and dried. Vitamin E is most crucial when horses are fed diets almost exclusively composed of preserved forages.
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Winter can negatively impact horses challenged by equine metabolic syndrome in a variety of ways, and this can increase their...
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10 feeding tips to help your horse get through the cold winter months 1. Don’t rely on pasture as your...
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Healthy pastures require year-round maintenance. Fall is an important time to evaluate your horse pastures. Depending on your situation, you...
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Click here to download a print version of this infographic. Text-only version of “Reduce your horse’s seasonal stress by slowly...
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Electrolyte supplementation in colder months depends on how much a horse is being ridden and how well they are drinking. Horses that are ridden lightly a few times a week and drink well probably get sufficient electrolytes from hay, concentrate and salt block. Horses that train hard and sweat daily may require a well-formulated electrolyte supplement even in colder months.
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Ensure your senior horse has access to clean, fresh water at all times to prevent dehydration, especially if they consume more dry feed. In the winter, offer your senior horse warm water when temperatures are cold. In colder temperatures, water can become very cold, and older horses with sensitive teeth may be reluctant to drink it if it's too chilly. Providing warm water can be a helpful strategy to encourage them to drink and prevent dehydration during the winter months.
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As horses age, they can experience changes in their digestive systems, which may lead to various digestive issues. Providing a digestive supplement can be beneficial in supporting their gastrointestinal health and overall well-being.
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Joint supplements help support joint health and reduce stiffness and inflammation. Senior horses may benefit from a basic joint supplement that contains glucosamine, chondroitin and hyaluronic acid. Recent research has shown that joint supplements which also contain fermentation metabolites may mediate the immune response in the joints and reduce age-related inflammation. They are recommended for horses with arthritic changes.
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