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Feeding Your Horse – Hay Before Grain, or Vice Versa?

June 17, 2014 by EquineVIP

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 (hay and/or pasture) 24/7 with no gaps. …
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Filed Under: Barrel Racing, Classical, Dr. Getty, Dressage, English, Equestrian, Hunter/Jumper, Para Equestrian, Polo, Pro Rodeo, Racing, Rodeo, Tack and Equipment, Western

Myth: A Shiny Horse is a Healthy Horse

May 28, 2014 by EquineVIP

Fat from any source will make your horse shiny. A fatty substance called sebum, secreted from the sebaceous glands in your horse’s skin, increases when the diet is higher in fat. It coats the hair, …
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Filed Under: Barrel Racing, Classical, Dr. Getty, Dressage, English, Equestrian, Hunter/Jumper, Para Equestrian, Polo, Pro Rodeo, Racing, Rodeo, Tack and Equipment, Western

Dr. Getty’s May Tip: Horses That Graze on Pasture 24/7 Eat More Slowly

May 10, 2014 by EquineVIP

If you let your horse out to graze on pasture for only a few hours each day, and provide hay the rest of the time, you've likely noticed how he approaches the grass like a vacuum cleaner, barely …
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Calling All Healthy Horses!

April 23, 2014 by EquineVIP

We know you’re out there. Horses who are enjoying life. Horses who are brimming with health – strong muscles, shiny coats, hard hooves, good digestion, normal metabolism, strong immune function – just …
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Filed Under: Barrel Racing, Dr. Getty, Dressage, English, Equestrian, Gypsy Horses, Hunter/Jumper, Kentucky Derby, Para Equestrian, Polo, Pro Rodeo, Racing, Rodeo, Tack and Equipment, Western

Ready For Horse Show Season? Feeding for Top Performance

March 24, 2014 by EquineVIP

We all admire the equine athlete, the captivating blend of speed, control, grace and endurance. But the added stress of performance requires an optimal diet, with plenty of energy from carbohydrates …
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Filed Under: Barrel Racing, Classical, Dr. Getty, Dressage, English, Equestrian, Gypsy Horses, Hunter/Jumper, Para Equestrian, Polo, Pro Rodeo, Racing, Rodeo, Tack and Equipment, Western

Horses Need Supplemental Salt Year Round

February 27, 2014 by EquineVIP

Regardless of the weather, horses require a daily supply of salt. In cold seasons, salt helps promote enough water consumption to prevent dehydration. In warm seasons, salt replaces what is lost from …
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Versailles, France – The U.S. Paralympic Dressage Team continued to make their mark in history at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, securing their second consecutive Paralympic team medal - this time standing atop the podium with a historic team gold. The team combinations comprised of Rebecca Hart and Floratina (Grade III), Fiona Howard and …
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