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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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Sugar and Hoof Health – Multiple Factors Lead to Changes in Equine Hooves

October 13, 2021 by Eleanor M. Kellon, VMD

Sugar phobia has reached a point where virtually any problem with a horse’s hooves may be blamed on sugar. From thrush to weak laminar connections, sugar is blamed. This phobia often comes with stories of how horses’ feet have improved once the diet was changed. However, sugar is rarely the …

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Q&A with an Equine Nutritionist – Ensure Your Horse’s Nutritional Needs with this Insight

September 18, 2021September 17, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

Article written by Aimee Robinson for Valley Vet Supply Let’s go back in time to 1821—for the sake of entertainment, you can be a horse. You’re a drafty fellow, and there are fields to plow, wagons and carriages to pull and the five-day work week has yet to be …

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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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Biosecurity in Horse Barns – An Ounce of Prevention

August 5, 2021July 1, 2021 by Shia Gottwald

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In today’s world, biosecurity measures have become increasingly common in our day-to-day lives. Still, veterinarians frequently see outbreaks of infectious diseases in horse stables across the United States. These outbreaks can have detrimental effects on horse health, trigger long lasting movement restrictions, and cause deep financial hardships for owners and …

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Is Your Horse Safe in His Home? Attention to Details Can Save Your Horse

June 1, 2021 by Kim Roe

An aisleway between fences eliminates the problem of horses fighting across the fence and injuring themselves on the fencing.

Scenario one: An equine facility has a policy that riders must clean their horses’ hooves before leaving the arena to keep the barn aisle clean. A hoof pick hangs on a hook next to the arena gate. One day, while cleaning out her horse’s hooves, a woman’s horse reaches up …

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High Insulin and Fat Horses – Does Obesity Lead to High Insulin or is it the Other Way Around?

May 10, 2021May 1, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

Article by Eleanor M. Kellon, VMD for ECIR Group Easy keepers and overweight horses and ponies have been around forever. Laminitis has also always been with us, and it’s no secret that overweight animals are at high risk. We now know that the vast majority of laminitis cases are caused by …

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What are Wolf Teeth in Horses? Most Trainers Recommend Removal Before Training Begins

April 15, 2021March 31, 2021 by Sara Perkins, DVM

Wolf teeth are relatively small teeth of variable shapes and sizes that erupt in front of the first premolars. They are most commonly located on the upper jaw. Photo by Mary Delorey

Wolf teeth are relatively small teeth of variable shapes and sizes that erupt in front of the first premolar. They occur in about 70% of the equine population, males and females alike. They commonly appear at 6-18 months of age, sometimes later. Horses may have wolf teeth on one or …

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No Farrier, No Hoof, No Horse – How to Keep Your Farrier Coming Back

March 1, 2021 by Christina Cline

Your horse should be clean and in the barn at your scheduled appointment time. Photo by Kim Roe

Without well-maintained feet, a horse’s performance may decline. The feet can fall apart and the horse will become uncomfortable or flat-out lame. Riding is interrupted, and it’s really unpleasant to see our equine friends not moving or feeling their best. Your farrier plays a critical role in preserving your horse’s …

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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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