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Feeding-Horses-Energy-Sources-Matter

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 feed is “low starch”

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

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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

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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More-Mighty-Minerals

More Mighty Minerals

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

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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Sunscreen Isn’t Just for People.

This is post 20 of 20 in the series “Pro Tips 2019” By Reese Koffler Stanfield, USDF gold medalist, FEI-certified...

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Warm-up Strategy for Excitable Horses

This is post 19 of 20 in the series “Pro Tips 2019” By Lisa Barry, FEI 5* Rider and Trainer...

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Horse Vital Signs Part 3 – What Is My Horse’s Normal Respiration Rate?

This is post 3 of 3 in the series “Horse Vital Signs” Check your horses’ vital signs when they are...

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Horse Vital Signs Part 2 – What Is My Horse’s Normal Heart Rate?

This is post 2 of 3 in the series “Horse Vital Signs” Check your horses’ vital signs when they are...

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Horse Vital Signs Part 1 – What Is My Horse’s Normal Temperature?

This is post 1 of 3 in the series “Horse Vital Signs” Check your horses’ vital signs when they are...

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Is It Safe to Feed Garlic to Horses to Repel Insects?

Feeding garlic has long been touted to repel insects, but no scientific trials have been done to verify this claim....

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Travel With an Extra Set of Horse Shoes

This is post 18 of 20 in the series “Pro Tips 2019” By Joe and Penny Most, equine clinicians and...

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Thankful for Wonderful Friends

This is post 10 of 11 in the series “"Kick On" - By Lisa Barry” A few days ago, I...

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Be Sure to Smile and Breathe When You Ride.

This is post 17 of 20 in the series “Pro Tips 2019” By Reese Koffler Stanfield, USDF gold medalist, FEI-certified...

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Low-Sugar Treats for Your Horse

Looking for low-sugar treats for your horse? Try these fruits, but remember, all things in moderation and introduce new treats...

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Does your horse get anxious about jumping?

This is post 16 of 20 in the series “Pro Tips 2019” By Lisa Barry, FEI 5* Rider and Trainer...

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Joint Armor™: What’s Inside the Jar

Click here to download a print version of this infographic. Text-only version of “Joint Armor™: What’s Inside the Jar” Joint...

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Managing-Your-Horses-Bugs

Managing Your Horse’s Bugs

Bugs? What bugs? Horses are hindgut fermenters. In other words, the hindgut portion of your horse’s digestive tract contains millions...

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The-Scoop-on-Electrolytes-and-Hydration

The Scoop on Electrolytes and Hydration

What are electrolytes? Imagine you are riding your horse on a hot summer day. If you do more than walk,...

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Put-the-Bloom-Back-in-Your-Horses-Coat

Put the Bloom Back in Your Horse’s Coat

Does your horse struggle with dull, flaky hair coat? Are his mane and tail dry and brittle? The quality of...

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Horses-are-the-biggest-athlete-on-earth

Horses are the biggest athlete on earth.

They have 700 different skeletal muscles. In fact, 60% of their body weight is muscle. During exercise, muscle metabolism produces...

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antibiotic-use-Infographic-FINAL

How You Can Help Reduce Antibiotic Use

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