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Winter Freedom

August 5, 2020January 1, 2017 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

Horses Need Room to Move in All Seasons by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D Brrr! It’s cold! Time to take that heavy jacket out of the closet. And time to prepare the barn! Put in extra soft bedding, perhaps some nice relaxing music. Close the windows. Maybe even get those heaters …

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Breathing Heavy: Looking at Heaves

August 5, 2020January 1, 2017 by Press

By Jennifer Roberts We have all had a hard time catching our breath from time to time, but can you imagine if that happened on a consistent basis? For horses with heaves, a disease much like asthma in humans, difficulties in breathing is a fact of life. And, much …

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Show Smart – Be Aware of Virus Outbreaks

August 5, 2020December 29, 2016 by Press

Horse trailer packed. Check. Tack cleaned. Check. Show clothes ready to go. Check. You’re eager to hit the road for the next horse show, but do you know what could be waiting for you when you get there? With a lot to think about for show preparation, checking for equine …

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August 5, 2020December 27, 2016 by Northwest Horse Source

December Email Subscriber Drawing Sponsor – Chava Naturals Enter today for a chance to win 1 of 2 herb prize baskets from Chava Naturals! Each of the 2 prize baskets will contain a bag each of Senior Horse, Daily Horse, Senior Dog, & Daily Dog herb blends – a …

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Underweight: Solutions for the Hard Keeper

August 5, 2020December 22, 2016 by Press

by Dr. Juliet M. Getty You might be relieved to have a horse who doesn’t have an obesity problem. Carrying less weight certainly has its advantages: less strain on joints, faster metabolism, and lower risk of a laminitis. But if your horse is underweight, where the ribs easily show, …

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Three Not-So-Common Myths about Feeding Horses

August 5, 2020December 21, 2016 by Press

by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Horses are complex animals, and correctly meeting their nutritional needs can be challenging. We all have our horses’ best interest at heart, but it is easy to understand how feeding misconceptions can occur. Here are three not-co-commonly held myths. Myth #1: Horses don’t need …

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What Your Horse Really Wants For the Holidays

August 5, 2020December 20, 2016 by Press

By Jennifer Roberts With the hustle and bustle of the holidays, trying to fit in all of the parties and select the perfect gifts, it can be hard to make time for the barn. But, let’s face, any time spent with our four-legged best friends helps to de-stress and …

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How to Destress Your Off the Track Thoroughbred

August 5, 2020December 18, 2016 by Press

Lexington, KY – Low body condition score and poor top line are symptoms of stress in performance horses. The most effective approach to correcting these conditions is to figure out what is causing the stress and taking appropriate steps to alleviate the stress factors. Correcting low body condition and poor …

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Ammonia: The Hidden Danger in the Barn

August 5, 2020December 16, 2016 by Press

By Jennifer Roberts We all like to think of the barn as a place to unwind and relax, but did you know that there may be a hidden danger to you lurking in your horse’s stall? When you open the stall door, pitchfork in hand, are you hit with …

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Winter Challenges and Caring for Senior Horses

August 5, 2020December 1, 2016 by Purina Animal Nutrition

Senior Horses Present Unique Needs in Winter Weather by Karen E. Davison, Ph.D. and Katie Young, Ph.D. Every season brings horse care challenges and winter is certainly no exception. Weather changes and forage availability are usually major issues of concern for horse owners during winter months. These challenges are …

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