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Piles of grass clippings are no treat for your horse

August 5, 2020June 28, 2016 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Are you tempted to cut your grass, then rake it into soft, fragrant, tasty piles of clippings for your horse to nibble? According to equine nutrition expert Dr. Juliet Getty this should be the last thing you encourage your horse to eat. It has to …

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Arenus Blog Offers Guidance and Helpful Hints for Horse Owners

August 5, 2020June 25, 2016 by Press

A newly formulated website brings opportunity for Arenus to talk directly to the horse community they help daily. Fort Collins, Colorado, June 20, 2016 – With the launch of their new website, Arenus, the leader in equine health, has spring boarded their company blog. Differentiating themselves from other run-of-the-mill …

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Summer Horse-Care Tips from KER

August 5, 2020June 24, 2016 by Press

Wednesday, June 22, 2016 — Summer has arrived! Temperatures are up, sweat is dripping, and insects are swarming all over. While the warm weather offers great opportunities to work with your horse, it also brings certain horse-care challenges. Consider the following summertime horse-management tips from the equine nutrition experts at …

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Summer Horse Grooming Tips

August 5, 2020June 5, 2016 by Press

#1 Keep your horse bug-free After the cold months, where horses have the most hair, it is common for “hitchhikers” to be found on the bare skin and inside the ears (ticks, lice, etc.). Body clipping reveals these pests under all the winter hair, and they can be treated or …

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When One Ride Makes Your Day

August 5, 2020June 3, 2016 by Karen Pickering

The Beginning of a Barefoot Journey by Karen Pickering I just came in from a fantastic ride on April. She has been barefoot since mid-April and quite lame. Diagnosed in 2009 with Navicular, she’s been in shoes year round. Her soles were paper-thin and she was struggling to walk on …

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Avoiding a Lameness Exam

August 5, 2020May 20, 2016 by Press

With a well-planned training program The sun is shining, birds are singing, flowers are blooming and the temptation is to launch full-on into your horse-training endeavours. You may have kept fit throughout the winter on the ski slopes or at the gym but what about your horse? Unless you …

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Controlling Parasites Through Pasture Management

August 5, 2020May 19, 2016 by Press

A constant problem in horses, parasites can result in unthrifty condition, ulcers, respiratory problems, anemia, chronic colic and even death. Yet with the development of de-worming products that can be given orally rather than by tubing, allowing more widespread and frequent use of de-wormers, parasite infection has diminished and the …

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Certified Animal Aromatherapist Gives Tips on How to Use Essential Oils with Horses

August 5, 2020May 13, 2016 by Press

Ottawa, Ontario – Laura Kelland-May Certified Equine Massage Therapist and Certified Animal Aromatherapist continues to develop education surrounding the use of essential oils with horses. In her efforts to increase knowledge about using essential oils with horses she is hosting an essential oil workshop and equine massage information session May …

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Triple Crown Naturals Pelleted Horse Feed

August 5, 2020May 6, 2016 by Press

A complete feed for mature horses in light to moderate work. Available in limited markets, please contact us for more information. 800-451-9916. Features a nutritious, corn free and soybean free recipe that supplements its essential goodness with EquiMix® Organics, a unique combination of advanced supplements formulated to keep your …

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Does Your Horse Need Antioxidants?

August 5, 2020May 1, 2016 by Eleanor Blazer

Understanding the Role of Vital Nutrients by Eleanor Blazer There are “special forces” within your horse’s body called antioxidants. These nutrients are a sort of super power that neutralizes insurgents before damage can be done. They are the defenders of the healthy horse and here is how they work. …

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