You’ve just bucked a couple of month’s supply of hay into your barn—or maybe an entire season’s worth—and now it’s time to get acquainted with it. You made sure it was green and attractive, …
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How Well Do You Know Your Hay?
July 11, 2013 by
Dr Juliet Getty’s New Book for Horse Health
June 11, 2013 by
Get the Nutritional Perspective on Joint Health in Dr. Getty’s newest book
Joints, like all tissues in the body, rely on nutrients for maintenance and repair. The horse’s body prioritizes its use …
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Dr. Getty recommends Apple Peel for Horse Weight Loss
May 8, 2013 by
When asked about an appropriate treat for overweight horses, equine nutritionist Dr. Juliet M. Getty often recommends apple peels. Just peels? “At nearly 15 grams in a small apple, whole apples are …
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Does Your Horse Have a Rusty Coat?
April 16, 2013 by
Rusty Coat? Is a Copper Deficiency the Culprit?
The dark color of your horse’s coat, mane, and tail can change color. This is often attributed to exposure to sunlight. But red tips on dark manes …
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Consider Curcumin for Joint Inflammation In Horses
February 19, 2013 by
Ever hear of curcumin? It’s the active ingredient in the spice, turmeric, which has been used for centuries in Indian cooking, as well as in Ayurvedic medicine. It exhibits anti-oxidant properties …
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Preventing Winter Colic For Horses
January 2, 2013 by
Colic, which is actually not a disease itself but a sign of stomach pains, can be caused by many different factors so it is well worth every horse owner’s time to learn all they can about prevention …
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