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How-To / Nutrition

Spring Supplements for Horses

Ah, the hint of spring is in the air. Just yesterday, I noticed tiny green buds have appeared on the willow tree in front of my house. And patches of green are appearing beneath...

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How-To / Nutrition

Feeding the Young Horse

Good nutrition is important with any age of horse, but it’s probably never more important than during the first few years of life. Poor nutrition can lead to stunted growth, and dietary imbalances, nutrient...

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Home Remedies / How-To / Nutrition

Hemp for Horses

The following post was written by Dr. Joyce Harman, DVM of Harmany Equine Clinic.    One of the most interesting new herbal supplements to come on the market is medicinal hemp with a high...

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Horse Care / How-To / Nutrition

Feeding Miniature Horses

The following post was written by Dr. Juliet Getty of Getty Equine Nutrition. For more articles by Dr. Getty or to schedule a nutritional consultation, please visit her website.    Miniature horses are adorable. They...

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How-To / Nutrition

Whole Food Nutrition for Horses

Eating whole foods is not a novel idea, just one that is coming back around again. In our modern age of pre-packaged, easy-to-use, commercialized food products, we’ve forgotten that there is actually another, better...

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How-To / Specific Conditions

Managing PSSM in Horses

Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy (PSSM), aka Equine Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy (EPSM or EPSSM), is a muscle disease which primarily affects horses with Quarter Horse bloodlines, but it can also occur in Drafts breeds, Warmbloods, and...