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Online Exclusive: Whole Food for Horses?

August 5, 2020August 1, 2019 by Northwest Horse Source

Beware of this Marketing Ploy By Eleanor M. Kellon, VMD, for the ECIR Group The “whole food” claim is being used to market some horse feeds and supplements. But what is a whole food, and are these products really superior? The term “whole food” is not currently regulated, so …

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Equine Wellness: Horses’ Sense of Touch

August 5, 2020August 1, 2019 by Barbara Breckenfeld

Equine Sensitivity Requires Our Thoughtful Handling by Barbara Breckenfeld Horses use their sense of touch to navigate their environment, but it also includes how they experience being touched by others. Touch is a major part of our interactions with them: grooming, checking legs, picking feet, haltering, leading, riding, driving, …

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Online Exclusive: Summer Sores

August 5, 2020August 1, 2019 by Eleanor Blazer

Stomach Worms Gone Astray By Eleanor Blazer The mare lived in the perfect home: balanced diet, access to good quality forage, fresh clean water always available, adequate exercise and turnout time with her friends. Vaccinations were kept up-to-date, the farrier came on a regular schedule, fecal egg counts were …

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Equine Wellness: Essential Spring Maintenance for Your Horse

August 5, 2020June 1, 2019 by Mary Lou Langley

Rule Out the Obvious when Your Horse Has Problems By Mary Lou Langley LMT Spring is a perfect time to make sure your horse’s health is on track. As a licensed massage therapist, I have come to understand how important it is to have a yearly checkup. My horse’s …

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Cavallo Hoof Boots Q&A: Hydrating Hooves in
Dry, Hot Weather

August 5, 2020May 15, 2019 by Press

Q: What can I do to keep my horse’s hooves hydrated and healthy in hot, dry weather? Cavallo President Carole Herder shares her advice…. A: Your horse’s hooves consist of living tissue and need extra care in the summer months. Just as with our own hair, nails and other cellular …

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MISCONCEPTIONS IN SELECTING FORAGE FOR HORSES

August 5, 2020May 7, 2019 by Press

Dr. Stephen Duren, Performance Horse Nutrition and Standlee Premium Western Forage® Nutritional Consultant FACT – Forage in the form of hay or pasture is the primary ingredient in the diet for most horses. FACT – Horses can consume many different varieties of high quality forage, both alfalfa and …

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Equine Wellness: Does My Horse Need Massage?

August 5, 2020May 1, 2019 by Mary Lou Langley

Recognize the Signs that Your Horse Needs Help By Mary Lou Langley In my experience as a licensed human and equine massage therapist, I’ve found all horses benefit from massage. The key is to recognize the language of pain, when a horse whispers (or screams), “Help me!” What is …

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Online Exclusive: Understanding Fatty Acids – Balance of Fats is Essential for Healthy Horses

September 3, 2020February 1, 2019 by Dr. Eleanor Kellon

Photo by Kim Roe

Fatty acids are the building blocks of fats in the same way that amino acids are the basic unit of proteins. When picking a fat for your horse, you should be guided by the fatty acid levels. The fat content of the horse’s natural diet is quite low—about 4% during …

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Equine Wellness: Keys to a Successful Prepurchase Exam

August 5, 2020February 1, 2019 by Claire Tungseth

Make an Informed Decision When Buying a Horse By Claire Tungseth, DVM Winston Churchill once stated, “No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle.” But before you sign the sale contract and load the horse into the trailer, let’s ensure that horse and you spend …

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Slow Feeders for the Health of Your Horse

August 5, 2020January 1, 2019 by Alayne Blickle

Exploring Options By Alayne Blickle A lack of enrichment opportunities and boredom in horses can contribute to health issues such as weight gain, ulcers, stall vices (chewing, pawing, weaving, cribbing), fighting between horses, crabbiness under saddle, even colic. An increased exercise schedule, more turnout time, utilizing track paddocks, or …

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