The crisp, cool temperatures of fall are delightful for human and horse alike. But as nature slips toward a dormant state, hay becomes the forage of choice for most horses. Hay is dead grass. Once …
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Transitioning Your Horse to Hay? Dr. Getty’s Advice to Help Avoid Colic
Reduce Risk of Infection When Traveling With Horses
For many horses, this is the season for traveling to fall horse shows and events. Considering periodic outbreaks of equine herpes virus (EHV-1) and other infectious diseases, it is critical that your …
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Why Movement is so Important for Horses
Driving through Kentucky recently, I passed breathtaking farms – acres and acres of meticulously manicured pastures, lined with white Kentucky-style four board fences that seemed to travel for miles. …
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Recovering from Colic Surgery – Feeding and Nutrition Advice For Your Horse
Surgery is one of those necessary evils. It helps your horse overcome whatever is ailing him, yet at the same time, it can give him a new list of concerns and ailments – pain, inflammation, risk of …
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Adopting a Wild Horse or Feral Mustang?
If there’s one thing we can say about the benefit of being wild (or feral, in healthful surroundings) is that in most circumstances horses which have been free to roam open lands are often healthier …
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The Correct Way to Use Horse Slow Feeders
Forage is the foundation of every equine’s diet and needs to flow steadily through the digestive tract. Gaps without forage can lead to ulcers, colic, behavioral issues, stall vices, gorging, choke, …
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