Tips and Topics

Feeding Directions: Mere Suggestions or Strict Guidelines?

Feeding directions are an important place to start. As human beings, we have the ability to manage our own daily...

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It’s Taco Tuesday!

This is post 1 of 33 in the series “Taco Tuesday” It’s Taco Tuesday! Taco Tuesday special report: Back in...

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This is a crazy new world.

This is post 12 of 12 in the series “"Kick On" - By Lisa Barry” Lisa Barry Perseverance Don’t Be...

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Keeping skin disease away.

This is post 24 of 32 in the series “Pro Tips” Condition your horses on all different kinds of footing....

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Save money by cleaning your own blankets.

This is post 23 of 32 in the series “Pro Tips” Condition your horses on all different kinds of footing....

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How to Test Your Hay

Click here to download a print version of this infographic. Text-only version of “How to Test Your Hay” All horses...

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Hay Management for Horses with Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) and Cushing’s Disease (PPID)

Click here to download a print version of this infographic. Text-only version of “Hay Management for Horses with Equine Metabolic...

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Factors That Affect NSC Levels in Hay

Click here to download a print version of this infographic. Text-only version of “Factors That Affect NSC Levels in Hay”...

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Nutritional myth: Plain organic grains are the best nutrition for your horses.

Busted: While organic grains are free of some pesticides and other chemicals, plain grains do not provide balanced nutrition to...

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Preparing for the pitter patter of tiny hooves?

Article re-posted with kind permission by Equine Guelph: http://equineguelph.ca/index.php Preparing for the pitter patter of tiny hooves? Here is a great...

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Ensure Your Horse is Getting Enough Water in the Winter

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

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Expand your horizons.

This is post 22 of 32 in the series “Pro Tips” Condition your horses on all different kinds of footing....

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Hoof packing tricks of the trade.

This is post 21 of 32 in the series “Pro Tips” Condition your horses on all different kinds of footing....

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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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Bourke Eventing

We are excited to welcome Bourke Eventing to our team. Growing up in Westport Co. Mayo, Ireland, Tim inherited his...

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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” Horse Vital Signs Part 1 – What Is...

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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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