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Hay Before Grain?

August 5, 2020July 1, 2018 by Eleanor Blazer

Preventing Digestive Upset Means Horses Need Continuous Fiber By Eleanor Blazer It’s feeding time and the horses know it. Feed buckets are rattling; there are nickers and the banging of hooves against gates. In most stables the concentrate or “grain” is given first––to satisfy the immediate need and calm the …

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Seven Tips to Help Prevent Colic

August 5, 2020July 1, 2018 by Northwest Horse Source

Lifestyle Management and Nutrition Go a Long Way in Preventing Colic From Arenus Animal Health Colic is one of the most distressing medical emergencies a horse owner can experience; it can come on quickly, is extremely painful and potentially life threatening. Luckily, with a good understanding of your horse’s …

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4 Tips for Winning the Hoof Health War

August 5, 2020May 1, 2018 by Carole Herder

Handy Hoof Hints, Part 2 By Carole Herder This is not a discussion on the more serious hoof related issues such as laminitis, deformity, injury, or navicular disease. It’s a simple overview of common hoof problems and their causes, origins and some basic considerations for treatment. Nutrients The hoof …

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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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Canine or Wolf Teeth?

August 5, 2020May 1, 2018 by Eleanor Blazer

Removal of Wolf Teeth Necessary Before Training Begins By Eleanor Blazer During a conversation with a new horse owner she mentioned that her trainer had recommended she have the canine teeth removed from her mare. After asking a few questions, I figured out either the horse’s trainer or owner …

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Go To Your Room

August 5, 2020April 10, 2018 by Northwest Horse Source

Tips for Keeping a Horse on Stall Rest By Jennifer Roberts No matter how lucky you may be, odds are, you will need to keep a horse on stall rest at some point in your equestrian career. While it may seem like a major ordeal, with the right amount …

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Little Lungs: The Effect of Ammonia in Foals

August 5, 2020April 9, 2018 by Northwest Horse Source

By Jennifer Roberts Foaling season is in full swing, with a great number of farms welcoming bundles of joy. Many of these foals have bright futures, whether it be high performance aspirations or to be a beloved trail companion. Good health starts early and prevention is key. According to Dr. …

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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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Online Exclusive – Hoof Health from Winter to Spring

August 5, 2020April 1, 2018 by Aliena Hook

Spring Brings Many Changes to Equine Hooves By Aliena Hook As winter’s snow and ice melts, horses crave the sweet, sugar and carbohydrate-loaded spring grass that pops up in abundance. Spring is notorious for some key changes in our horses’ feet, and those changes are caused by a variety …

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Consider Your Options: To Shoe or Not

August 5, 2020April 1, 2018 by Carole Herder

Handy Hoof Hints #1 By Carole Herder History Lesson Horses were first shod with metal shoes 1500 years ago when they were captured for use in battle. The confined horse’s hoof was weakened by a fetid environment and lack of movement. Limited movement meant restricted blood circulation and significant …

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