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Tag Archives: dehydration
Electrolyte Problems in Endurance Horses
Electrolyte problems in the heat are directly proportional to sweat loss so it makes perfect sense that horses working long periods are at greatest risk. This puts the spotlight on endurance horses. Australian endurance horse champion Omani Mr. Squiggle owned … Continue reading
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Tagged calcium, chloride, dehydration, electrolyte supplement, electrolytes, endurance, gut, horses, Lyte Now, nutrition, potassium, Pro Lyte, salt, sodium, sweat loss, thumps, uckele
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Digestive Issues in Horses on Dry Diets
When horses can’t have fresh pasture, either because of stall confinement or the season, the logical next best thing is hay. After all, hay is just dried grass. All the major nutrients – fiber, protein, carbohydrate – are basically the … Continue reading
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Tagged colic, dehydration, digestion, Hay, moisture, prebiotic, probiotic, psyllium, salt, winter
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The Right Way to Supplement Electrolytes
Once you know the basics, it’s not that difficult to supplement electrolytes correctly but many people don’t know how and it’s taking more of a toll than is realized. Even mild dehydration can have a major effect on performance Electrolytes … Continue reading
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Tagged calcium, chloride, dehydration, dose, electrolytes, gut, heat, Magnesium, performance, potassium, sodium, thumps
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Exercise and Gut Health in the Heat
From trail riding to endurance, lessons to racing, exercise in the heat has effects on the digestive tract. Intensity of work is related to how much heat is generated during exercise but intensity is relative. Activity easily handled by a … Continue reading
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Tagged dehydration, electrolytes, enzymes, exercise, gastrointestinal, heat, immunity, microbiome, probiotics, tight junctions
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Wound Care in Winter
If there’s one good thing about winter, it’s that you don’t have to deal with insects bothering wounds. This does eliminate one source of wound infections. However, the benefits stop there. The cold, dry air in winter leads to a … Continue reading
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Tagged arnica, bandage, beeswax, blood supply, Burdock, Calendula, Chamomile, Chaparral, Chlorophyllin, Comfrey, dehydration, dogs, Echinacea, Gentian, Golden Seal, oil, Oregon Grape, petrolatum, Plantain, tea tree oil, White Willow, winter, wounds
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Late Summer Weight Loss
Weight loss in late summer is a fairly common problem. It can have many different causes and pinpointing the reason is obviously central to successful resolution. from: University of Minnesota Cumulative effects of dehydration is a common cause. With mild … Continue reading
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Tagged calories, cushings, dehydration, fecal exam, parasites, pasture quality, PPID, Protein, salt, summer, weight loss
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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
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Tagged colic, cramping, dehydration, heat stroke, horse, salt, sweat, Water
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Water in Winter
I mention the importance of adequate water intake in winter so often I’m sure some people are sick of hearing it, but it’s such an important and widespread issue that it merits being repeated. The horse’s body is estimated to … Continue reading
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Tagged dehydration, heating water, horse, impaction, salt, Water, winter
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