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The Body Language of Horses

August 5, 2020March 1, 2018 by Barbara Breckenfeld

How to Speak Horse by Barbara Breckenfeld, LAMP Have you looked at a horse and wondered what they were thinking? Horses’ body language offers some insights. Horses use a wide variety of gestures made with their body, face, ears, tail, sounds, and movement. When we learn and use horse …

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Misconceptions about Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Syndrome

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

Five Commonly-Heard Myths By Eleanor M. Kellon, VMD It takes time for textbooks, veterinary schools and practitioners to catch up with the best published research. Magazines and news feeds often focus on whomever has a better and louder PR network. There are also companies and individuals that seek to …

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The Need to Move

August 5, 2020March 1, 2018 by Eleanor Blazer

Circulation in Your Horse’s Hooves Won’t Happen Without Movement by Eleanor Blazer A horse that constantly walks his stall is an annoyance. The bedding gets piled along the walls, manure gets ground to bits, stall mats shift and weight loss can result. Keep in mind he is not doing it to …

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How to Identify and Treat Corns on a Horse by Vettec

August 5, 2020February 7, 2018 by Press

PressNews from the horse industry. Sharing today’s information as it happens. The Northwest Horse Source is not responsible for the content of 3rd party submissions.

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What if you were told to STOP feeding your horse the bagged feed mixes?

August 5, 2020January 9, 2018 by Press

What if you were told “simplifying” the meal is easy and may be better for your horse’s GI tract and mind? Take a moment or two to imagine what simplifying means to you and your horse. What would that meal in a feed bucket look like? I ask these …

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Dr. Getty’s Tip of the Month: Snow will NOT meet your horse’s water needs!

August 5, 2020December 23, 2017 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

Piles of fluffy snow in your pasture – and a horse that nibbles at them – making you think your horse is all set for water this winter? Sorry. Think again, please! The main cause of colic during the winter is from reduced water consumption. Snow will not provide enough …

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Dr. Getty’s Tip of the Month: Hay is missing key nutrients

August 5, 2020December 13, 2017 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

Living pasture grasses and alfalfa are rich in fat and water-soluble vitamins, essential fatty acids, minerals, carbohydrates, and protein. But once they are cut, dried, and stored as hay, many nutrients that were once plentiful begin to dwindle. Fat soluble vitamins. These include vitamins A, D, E, and K. Vitamin A (as …

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Feeding Flaxseeds – Do you have all the facts?

August 5, 2020December 12, 2017 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Do you feed your horse flaxseeds? You likely do. Good job! Flaxseeds are a wonderful source of fat, quality protein, water-soluble fiber, and have amazing health benefits. Read on and get all the facts about this excellent whole food. Flaxseeds are high in fat …

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Keeping Your Senior Horse Healthy

August 5, 2020December 1, 2017 by David Sauter D.V.M.

Be Prepared for the Predictable Changes of Aging by Dr. David Sauter DVM Horses are living longer and healthier lives. While humans are considered to be seniors at 65 years and older, when are horses senior? It helps to have a basis to compare “human years” to “horse years” …

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Fruits are Fabulous, Even for Insulin Resistant Horses!

August 5, 2020November 1, 2017 by Press

By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Apples and bananas used to be the predominant fruits available in your grocery store during the fall and winter. But lately, you can find all sorts of off-season fruits, including watermelon and blueberries, thanks to imports from more temperate climates. Your horses can also benefit …

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