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Tag Archives: Herbal
Understanding Mares
In my younger (OK, MUCH younger) days, I didn’t like mares. They seemed unpredictable and difficult compared to geldings, or even stallions. I was wrong. In the feral society of horses, mares have tremendous responsibilities. The stallion is the lookout, … Continue reading
Posted in Equine Nutrition
Tagged Chasteberry, Chastetree, estrus, Herbal, mares, uckele, Vitex
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Reconditioning the Older Horse
Horses have tremendous athletic potential but they did not evolve to do most things we ask of them and conditioning is necessary. On the flip side, periods without work lead to deconditioning and care should be taken to get the … Continue reading
Posted in Equine Nutrition
Tagged Acetyl L-Carnitine, age, Arthroxigen, bone, bone mineral density, conditioning, deconditioning, heart, heart rate, Herbal, Jiaogulan, joint, L-leucine, lung, muscle, sarcopenia, senior, tendons
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When Joint Nutraceuticals Are Not Enough
In a recent blog, https://wp.me/p2WBdh-za, I talked about the big three joint supplement ingredients – glucosamine, chondroitin and hyaluronic acid. They are components of the joint cartilage and/or synovial fluid that bathes the joint space and interior of tendon sheaths … Continue reading
Posted in Equine Nutrition
Tagged antioxidant, bone, Cartilage, collagen, fluid, Herbal, joint, ltendon, mineral, MSM, nutraceutical, synovial membrane, vitamin
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Herbs for Topical Use
If you haven’t tried herbal products for skin and coat use, you really should. Not because they’re herbal or natural – because they are effective! Chemicals are chemicals whether they are inside a plant or in purified form. Many effective … Continue reading
Posted in Equine Nutrition
Tagged allantoin, Calendula, Comfrey, Herbal, horse, itch, Lavender, Plantain, Rosemary, tea tree oil, Thyme, topical, wounfd
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There Ought To Be A Law
Actually, there is. It’s called practicing veterinary medicine without a license. It is no secret there is bad information/advice on the internet. This is taken to another level when it involves statements that are not only wrong but also put … Continue reading
Posted in Equine Nutrition
Tagged ACTH, cushings, EMS, Herbal, insulin, IR, pergolide, PPID
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Provide Joint Support the Natural Way
Several herbs and botanical extract show powerful promise in supporting joint health. Steroidal and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) work well, but come with a considerable risk of side effects that make them unsuitable for long-term use. This is where herbal … Continue reading
