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Purina® introduces Outlast™ Gastric Support Supplement

New product line is formulated to support gastric health and proper pH in horses.  Shoreview, Minn. [July 24, 2017] – Purina Animal Nutrition’s new product line is formulated to support gastric health in horses. Outlast™ Gastric Support Supplement, Race Ready® GT and Ultium® Gastric Care horse feeds are available at participating retailers. Research shows … Read More

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Keep the Door Open

The Low-Down on Run-Ins By Jennifer Roberts Spring is in the air! You know what that means… in addition to the mud, you’ll be looking for ways to keep your horse outside in the fresh air a bit more. With the days getting longer, there is nothing better then gazing … Read More

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Hay before grain, or vice versa?

Grain Fed on Empty Stomach Increases Acid By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.   I receive a recurring question: which should be fed first—hay or grain? If you’re feeding correctly, this issue is truly a moot point, because the horse should have access to forage in hay and/or pasture 24/7 with … Read More

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Equine Rabies

Vaccination Prevents This Fatal Disease by David Sauter, DVM   Rabies is a fatal viral disease and all mammals are susceptible. The virus is transmitted in the saliva of a rabid animal, often into a wound, but can also occur through contact with brain or nervous system tissue. In the … Read More

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Respect the Power of the Horse’s Instincts

A letter from Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. The issue is still free choice forage feeding. I respect and honor the way horses are made—they are different—unique, really. In a suitable, native environment, they are quite capable of taking care of themselves. They are free to eat and roam and, well, … Read More

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Biosecurity at Home and Away

Help Prevent the Spread of Contagious Disease by Dr. Lindsay Helvey   As winter thaws into spring, we start preparing for show season and fun gatherings with friends. Although it’s a time to be excited about riding and competing, it’s also a time when your horse can be exposed to … Read More

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Unlocking Your Horse’s Natural Elegance and Performance

  ~ Equine Structural Integration ~   Equine Structural Integration can help your horse to recover from new and old tension-based habits that inhibit their natural elegance and performance.     My intent is to bring the structure and alignment of the horse’s body into greater harmony with gravity, to … Read More

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Still Using Barn Lime? Think Again

By Jennifer Roberts   Are you still using barn lime in an attempt to control the ammonia in your horse’s environment? Quite frankly, this archaic method of odor control just doesn’t cut it anymore. Barn Lime (also referred to as Ag Lime or Dairy Lime) has essentially no ability to … Read More

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Q&A: Leptospirosis – A Hidden Threat

Help protect your horse with a safe and effective vaccine Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection caused by spirochetes belonging to Leptospira spp. The bacteria can affect many mammals, including wildlife, cattle, dogs, horses and even humans. WHAT CAUSES LEPTOSPIROSIS? Horses often become infected when exposed to: Contaminated soil, bedding, feed … Read More

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2017 New Travel Requirements for Oregon, Washington and Idaho

February 2017, courtesy Oregon Horse Center’s Facebook Page – Just a heads up for anyone traveling to OHC from WA or ID… 2017 New Travel Requirements for the State of Oregon, Washington and Idaho “I want to notify you that the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) has elected to terminate … Read More

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