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Controlling Obesity in Horses

Shoshana Rudski September 16, 2022

Using a focus-on-forage approach, a veterinarian specializing in equine nutrition explains how she plans a diet for easy keepers.

Understanding Equine Insulin Resistance

Shoshana Rudski September 8, 2022

Discover tips for managing horses with insulin resistance in the archived recording of our podcast. Sponsored by Wellness Ready.

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Shoshana Rudski September 1, 2022

Will a senior diet negatively affect a young horse? Two equine nutritionists agree it likely won’t.

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Shoshana Rudski August 29, 2022

Finding a boarding facility that can accommodate senior horses’ needs can be tricky, but these tips from Drs. Kelly Vineyard and Shannon Pratt-Phillips can help.

Can I Turn Out a Horse That Foundered on Grass?

Shoshana Rudski August 24, 2022

Typically, grass has less sugar overnight and in the early morning than during the day.

How Do I Know if My Senior Horse Is Getting Proper Nutrition?

Shoshana Rudski August 22, 2022

Start by analyzing what your horse is eating when evaluating whether you’re meeting his nutritional goals.

Horses Impacted by Eastern Kentucky Flooding

Shoshana Rudski August 19, 2022

13 counties were declared federal disaster areas, and efforts are being made to help the horses in need.

Feeding Senior Horses

Shoshana Rudski August 10, 2022

Learn about feeding your senior horse in this archived recording of our podcast. Sponsored by Purina.

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Lara Tomich, DVM, Dipl. ACVD, says reducing pine in the affected horse’s immediate environment is key to preventing allergies.

To Bathe or Not to Bathe?

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You’re unlikely to overbathe an allergy-prone horse with the correct treatments, says an equine dermatologist.

Why The Allergy Increase?

Shoshana Rudski July 25, 2022

Lara Tomich, DVM, Dipl. ACVD, says more testing, environmental factors, and increased pollen counts could be to blame.

Feeding Tevis Winners

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The first and second place finishers in the 2022 Tevis Cup describe their feed strategies.

Why Allergic Reactions Occur

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An overactive immune system, environmental factors, genetics, and exposure all contribute to equine allergies.

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Jessica Gould, DVM, demonstrates extracorporeal shock wave therapy on an Irish Sport Horse to help manage mild neck and back pain.

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