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Monthly Archives: April 2015
Respect the Sweat
We all want to ride in the summer but the weather poses major challenges to our horses. The horses control their body temperature primarily by sweating. Horses doing endurance training, eventing, taking trail rides, giving lessons, even standing in the … Continue reading
Posted in Equine Nutrition
Tagged colic, cramping, dehydration, heat stroke, horse, salt, sweat, Water
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Hormonal Laminitis is Different
There are many causes of laminitis, including dietary overloads, hormonal disruptions, toxic plants, severe intestinal disorders and bacterial infections. It has been estimated that 80% or more of laminitis cases fall under the category of hormonal/endocrine pathologies but until recently … Continue reading
Posted in Equine Nutrition
Tagged Acetyl L-Carnitine, antioxidants, endothelin, Inflammation, insulin, Jiaogulan, Laminitis, neuropathic pain, vascular
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Spring Grass
The grip of winter is finally letting up and landscapes are greening. That used to be joyful news for horses and owners but today many are concerned about the safety – or dangers – of grazing spring pastures. What are … Continue reading
Posted in Equine Nutrition
Tagged colic, diarrhea, Insulin Resistance, Laminitis, spring pasture, weight gain
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Shedding Made Easier
Spring breeds enthusiasm for riding in warmer weather, preparation for competitions, reigniting all the human equine interactions of any level that were squelched by nasty winter weather. Spring also brings some not so pleasant challenges, including dealing with shedding. We’ve … Continue reading