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HYPP is an inherited muscle disease that disrupts normal muscle function. The genetic mutation interferes with the sodium channels that...

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Vitamin E and the Performance Horse – A Winning Combination

Vitamin E is essential for the performance horse Vitamin E, the major lipid-soluble antioxidant defense in cells, plays an important...

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Managing RER (a Form of Tying-up) With Dietary Changes

“Tying-up” is one of the more common muscle disorders found in horses. In fact, we now know that there are...

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Think “E” for Excellent Nutrition

The far-reaching effects of vitamin E in equine nutrition are well known. Vitamin E plays imperative roles in immune, cardiovascular,...

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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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Selenium: How Much Is in Your Horse’s Diet?

FDA sets safe level for average horse The FDA has set a daily recommended level of selenium for an “average”...

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Vitamin E: An Essential Nutrient for Horses

Vitamin E is an essential nutrient for horses and is beneficial in combating the many effects of free radical production...

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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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High-Energy Advantages

Simply put, horses need energy. Energy is traditionally supplied by cereal grains such as oats, corn, and barley. These feedstuffs...

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Myo-Guard™: What’s inside the bucket?

Myo-Guard was developed to sustain optimal performance in horses of all types. It provides a blend of antioxidants that support healthy muscle function during training and competition. Horses with healthy muscles have more stamina and strength, are quicker to recovery after vigorous exercise, and are less likely to develop muscle disorders.

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Researchers Confirm Vitamin E Lower in Horses Without Access to Pasture

Horses are managed in varying conditions throughout the world. A vast number of them do not have access to growing...

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Selenium: An Essential Mineral for Horses

Selenium is an essential trace mineral. It is necessary to maintain good health but is needed only in small amounts....

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Vitamin E Necessary for Optimal Health in Horses

The most important function of vitamin E in the horse’s body revolves around its antioxidant properties. Antioxidants offset the damage...

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Muscle Problems in the Off-the-track Thoroughbred

Thoroughbreds in training produce large amounts of free radicals that can damage cell membranes in the muscle. To defend against free radicals, horses use antioxidants like natural vitamin E and selenium to hunt the free radicals and render them harmless.

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