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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
Posted in Equine Nutrition
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
Posted in Equine Nutrition
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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