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Pain, Behavioral, or Both?
by Erica Larson | Dec 31, 2022
Often, a horse’s behavior problems are rooted in either pain or incomplete training. Here’s what to consider.
Read MoreCommon Pain Meds and Their Long-Term Effects in Horses
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Dec 21, 2022
While NSAIDs are valuable tools for controlling horses’ pain and inflammation, they do come with risks.
Read MoreSugars and Peppermints: Not Safe Treats for All Horses
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Dec 17, 2022
Horses with certain health conditions should skip sweet treats. Find out if your horse is one.
Read MoreHow Can I Get my Picky-Eater Sport Horse to Eat Enough Calories?
by William F. Gilsenan, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM | Dec 5, 2022
Get advice on encouraging a hard-keeper to eat more. The first step? Rule out health problems.
Read MoreGastric Ulcers in Horses: Risk Factors and Management Tactics
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Nov 10, 2022
There are 2 forms of equine gastric ulcer syndrome. A researcher describes how to prevent them.
Read MoreTraining and Management’s Effects on Horses’ Ulcer Risk
by Shoshana Rudski | Oct 21, 2022
Researchers studied the effects of transitioning horses from pasture life to a training program on their risk of developing ulcers.
Read MoreCan I Feed My Ulcer-Prone Horse Sweet Feed?
by Janice L. Holland, PhD | Oct 18, 2022
Do certain concentrates increase gastric ulcer risk? A nutritionist answers this commonly asked question.
Read MoreOlder Horse: From Too Fat to Too Thin
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Oct 16, 2022
A once-heavy senior horse is struggling to hold condition after dental work. Our nutritionist weighs in.
Read MoreYoung Horse Digestive Health
by Shannon Pratt-Phillips, MSc, PhD | Sep 28, 2022
Understanding how your growing foal’s digestive system works can help you recognize and avoid potential problems.
Read MoreHow Does the Equine GI Tract Work?
by The Horse Staff | Sep 21, 2022
Discover how each region of your horse’s digestive system works in this visual guide.
Read MoreCan I Feed My Horse an Acid-Buffering Supplement Long-Term?
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Sep 19, 2022
Born to forage all day, horses constantly secrete stomach acid. Acid-buffers can help meal-fed horses, but will they create future problems? Find out from our equine nutrition expert.
Read MoreIncreasing Chew Time for Hay Cubes and Pellets
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Sep 18, 2022
Horses can consume hay pellets or cubes rapidly. How can we slow them down to increase their time spent chewing?
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