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Purina Animal Nutrition announces ambition for every horse in America to reach optimal body condition

December 12, 2024 by Press

Dr. Mary Beth Gordon, PhD, Senior Director, Equine Technical Innovation at Purina, demonstrates how to use a weight tape.

Their new horse weight management challenge, Through Thick and Thin, seeks to empower owners to help their horses achieve and maintain healthy body condition and lifestyle Arden Hills, Minn. (November 11, 2024) – Purina Animal Nutrition announced today the launch of its new challenge, Through Thick and Thin, which seeks to …

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Survey Finds Half of Horse Owners Unaware of Lesser Known Stressors

December 10, 2024 by Press

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Identify causes of stress to help prevent equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) Do you know what’s stressing your horse out? A recent survey found that an overwhelming majority of horse owners know that stress is one of the leading causes of ulcers, but only 33% can correctly identify all potential …

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Small Farm Makeover: Bedding Matters

December 9, 2024December 9, 2024 by Kim Roe

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Material and Technique Choices Save Time and Money We’re all interested in finding ways to save money while still providing our horses good care. Purchasing bedding is an essential expense horse owners face and is especially important during the wet, frozen, winter months. Horses need a soft, dry place to …

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Why forage is the cornerstone of a working ranch horse’s diet

November 15, 2024 by Press

Ranch horses need a forage-based diet for their health, energy and overall performance. Photo Credit Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife.

Texas A&M AgriLife expert explains the importance of keeping forage as a main source of nutrition November 4, 2024 – by Alex Cozzitorto For ranch horses, a forage-based diet is not just a recommendation; it’s essential for their health, energy and overall performance. Understanding their unique digestive system helps highlight why forage …

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70 Years Strong: The United States Pony Clubs’ Impact on the Horse World

November 14, 2024November 13, 2024 by Press

October 31, 2024 (Lexington, KY) — Over the past seven decades, the United States Pony Clubs (USPC) has served more than 175,000 members and counting. For many, Pony Club is the start of lifelong involvement with horses. But the impact of USPC extends far beyond the barn. In addition to horse …

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Texas A&M AgriLife leads program prioritizing mounted patrol horses’ health, safety

October 23, 2024 by Press

In the upcoming course, veterinary professionals will educate riders on what they need to know to maintain a mounted patrol horse’s health and safety. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Equine health course to equip riders with essential horse care skills October 10, 2024 – by Ashley Vargo Texas A&M University System veterinarians and Texas A&M AgriLife educational development specialists are collaborating to deliver a new training program to educate mounted patrol units throughout the nation on all the skills needed to care for their …

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Business Profile: Fat Pony Feeders LLC

September 21, 2024 by Northwest Horse Source

Images Courtesy Fat Pony Feeders.

Karin Antoni Strives to Help Metabolic Horses How and why did you get started in business? I was gifted a morbidly obese pony in 2012 and I like to say she was one carrot away from a catastrophic metabolic event! The ideal products I needed to rehab my new fat …

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Business Profile: Vanessa Omer of Vital Equine Bodywork

August 9, 2024 by Northwest Horse Source

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Offering a Comprehensive Approach to Equine Wellness How and why did you get started in business? I’ve always been passionate about horses. I have been a Physical Therapist Assistant for 15 years and have helped people achieve their physical goals. I especially enjoy hands-on manual therapy in humans because I …

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Preventing Dehydration in the Horse

July 29, 2024July 2, 2024 by Press

With exercise, the body temperature rises. This heat must be dissipated, or the horse will literally “cook”! The body cools itself through the evaporation of sweat, so sweating is especially important for the exercising horse. The sweat contains water and electrolytes, or salts. The main electrolytes are sodium, chloride, potassium, calcium, …

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Editor’s Postcard: The Grass Dilemma

May 15, 2024 by Kim Roe

Welsh Cob Gus practices yoga poses to reach a blade of grass. Photo Courtesy Kim Roe, Blue Gate Farm.

Managing Plump, Bored Horses Means Rethinking Equine Husbandry With nearly 40 acres of pastures, fields, and woods, my place, Blue Gate Farm, sits on fertile soil and has plenty of water. Even in the hottest, driest summers the grass stays green without irrigation. I’ve spent thousands of dollars and many …

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