Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D., Author at The Northwest Horse Source

Your Horse Has a Question: Are You Feeding Me Omega 3s Every Day?

November 14, 2021 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

Photo: Healthy pasture grasses in their growing seasons contain plenty of both omega 3 and omega 6. If your horse is lucky enough to graze on pasture much of the year, you generally do not need to concern yourself with additional supplementation. But in colder climates like the Northwest where …

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Quiet Your Horse’s Allergies – Move Beyond Drugs with Herbs and Key Nutrients

August 5, 2021August 1, 2021 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

Allergies are a common complaint, especially during the warmer months. The typical treatment involves antihistamines or steroids. And these drugs often give good results. In fact, I would likely do the same for my horses if they were suffering. Allergies are miserable! Coughing, runny eyes and nose, incessant itching—the torment …

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What Can You Do About Topline Loss? – Proper Nutrition Can Bring Improvement

February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

A horse with a weak topline may need additional protein.

A smooth, strong topline is a definitive sign of health. Your horse’s back musculature not only looks good but is important for his ability to support his spine and joints. If the topline is diminished, it’s important to assess the cause. Some possible reasons include: Multiple pregnancies Poor saddle fit …

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Quality of Life for the Overweight, Insulin-Resistant Horse – Free Choice, Low Sugar Forage Essential for Equine Health

October 7, 2020 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

Your veterinarian just told you that your overweight, insulin-resistant horse is going to develop laminitis if you don’t put him in a dry lot with a very small amount of hay. You don’t want to restrict his hay, but you feel wracked with guilt. What if your vet is right? …

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Is Your Horse Stressed Out? – Study Reveals Eye Blink Rate and Eyelid Twitches Can Indicate Stress in Horses

August 5, 2020June 30, 2020 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

Photo by Kim Roe

Researchers[i] from the University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada, were looking for a non-invasive means to measure stress in horses. Horses can experience stress from a variety of sources including forage restriction, loss of a buddy, isolation, travel, unfamiliar environments, as well as excessive training. While there are physiological and endocrine changes …

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Four Tips to Reduce Cribbing: Reconsider Using a Cribbing Collar

August 5, 2020April 1, 2020 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

Are you using a cribbing collar? Please reconsider. Cribbing collars are tormenting. They may discourage the behavior, but they do not relieve the urge. The hormonal response that results can lead to oxidative stress throughout the body, potentially harming vital organs, as well as joints and the digestive tract. Inflammation …

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Online Exclusive: CBD

August 5, 2020October 1, 2019 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

What Can You Expect? By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. CBD. Whether you’re already using it, you’re thinking about it, or never heard of it, it’s worth getting more familiar with because it is truly remarkable. No, it’s not the latest snake oil touting cures from hair loss to ingrown …

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The Importance of Feeding Several Protein Sources

June 30, 2020November 1, 2018 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

Quality is What Counts By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. The quantity of protein in the diet is important but even more so is its quality. To achieve quality, we need to include additional protein sources to a forage-based diet. It all has to do with the way the body digests and utilizes protein. Hay provides …

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Horses and Music

August 5, 2020May 1, 2018 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

Study Shows Music Helps Horses Perform Better By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Researchers from Poland[i] set out to determine the effect of music played in the barn on the emotional state of race horses. Many horse owners have found that music has an apparent calming effect on fear, aggression, and overall stress. Race horses, in particular, have demands …

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Dr. Getty’s Four Favorite Calming Ingredients

August 5, 2020April 2, 2018 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

by Dr. Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. With travel and competition season just around the corner, “show nerves” are common. Agitated, nervous horses that are normally well behaved may benefit from nutritional calming. But before deciding, make sure your horse isn’t stressed by things that you can control. Restricting forage where …

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