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Horses need to drink a minimum of 10 to 12 gallons of water a day to stay healthy, no matter...

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This is post 22 of 22 in the series “Pro Tips” By Reese Koffler Stanfield, USDF gold medalist, FEI-certified instructor,...

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Hoof packing tricks of the trade.

This is post 21 of 22 in the series “Pro Tips” By Lisa Barry, FEI 5* Rider and Trainer When...

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Nutritional myth: Organic selenium is free of pesticides.

Somewhat busted: When it comes to the mineral selenium, the term “organic” is defined as selenium that is derived from...

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Wacky Winter Weather – Horse Blanketing Tips

This crazy weather makes blanketing a real challenge. Blankets on, blankets off. Light, medium, heavy. Hood, no hood. Oh my!...

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Are there other diseases that mask as EPM?

Q: My friend’s horse may have EPM as he tested positive on several of the markers for the protozoa that...

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Colic Symptoms Checklist for Horses

Do you know the difference between mild, moderate, and severe colic symptoms when you check your horse’s vital signs? Here...

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Capillary refill time (CRT) and hydration skin pinch test in horses explained.

This is post 4 of 4 in the series “Horse Vital Signs” If you suspect that your horse is becoming...

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Electrolyte Use in Fall and Winter

“I have only a few weeks’ worth of electrolyte supplement left in my bucket. With fall and winter approaching, do...

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What nutrient values should I consider when testing hay for my metabolic horse?

Question: I have a horse that has Cushing’s and IR. The farmer is having the hay tested. I know that...

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Use Caution When Riding in Freezing Temperatures

When the temperatures drop below freezing, opt out of strenuous work and choose other activities for your four-legged partner. Research...

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Nutritional myth: When fed free-choice vitamins and minerals, horses will pick what they need.

Busted: Researchers learned that horses have some nutritional sense for salt, but not for other nutrients. Horses will seek out...

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Feeding Horses – Energy Sources Matter

Dietary energy dictates body condition in healthy horses. Too little energy and the horse loses weight; too much energy and...

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3 easy steps to determine if a horse feed is “low starch”

Here are 3 easy steps to determine if a horse feed is “low starch” enough for your insulin resistant (IR)...

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The Art of Failure

This is post 11 of 11 in the series “"Kick On" - By Lisa Barry” There are so many ways...

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Trouble Free™: What’s Inside?

Click here to download a print version of this infographic. Text-only version of “Trouble Free™: What’s Inside?” Trouble Free™...

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Protein Demystified

It’s all about amino acids Protein is a major component in most tissues in the horse. Proteins are made up...

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Minerals are inorganic compounds that serve both as components in body tissue and as catalysts for various body processes. They play a critical role in a horse’s health and well-being. Minerals are broken down into two categories: macrominerals and microminerals.

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Mighty Minerals

Minerals are inorganic compounds that serve both as components in body tissue and as catalysts for various body processes. Calcium and phosphorus are perhaps the most recognizable macrominerals. As with all minerals, they are vital to your horse’s well-being.

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