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Senior Feeds: Not Just for Old Horses
by Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS | Jan 14, 2023
Don’t balk at the S-word on the feed label. It might be just what your adult horse needs.
Read MoreWhat Horses Are Likely To Be Insulin Resistant?
by Shoshana Rudski | Sep 29, 2022
A veterinarian says both age and breed can affect a horse’s predisposition to insulin resistance.
Read MoreWhat Treats Can I Feed My Laminitic Horse?
by Janice L. Holland, PhD | Sep 28, 2022
A nutritionist offers her advice on which treats are safe for laminitic horses.
Read MoreWhat Does It Mean When a Horse Is Insulin Resistant?
by Shoshana Rudski | Sep 27, 2022
Insulin moves glucose from the blood into muscle and other tissue, but sometimes the process doesn’t go smoothly.
Read MoreControlling Obesity in Horses
by Shoshana Rudski | Sep 16, 2022
Using a focus-on-forage approach, a veterinarian specializing in equine nutrition explains how she plans a diet for easy keepers.
Read MoreUnderstanding Equine Insulin Resistance
by Shoshana Rudski | Sep 8, 2022
Discover tips for managing horses with insulin resistance in the archived recording of our podcast. Sponsored by Wellness Ready.
Read MoreBrushing Up on Tying Up in Horses
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Aug 30, 2022
Researchers are redefining the muscular diseases long called “tying-up.” While they seem similar, the causes are different, and each requires specific management.
Read MoreFeeding Senior Horses
by Shoshana Rudski | Aug 10, 2022
Learn about feeding your senior horse in this archived recording of our podcast. Sponsored by Purina.
Read MoreThe Benefits of Grazing Horses at Night
by Alayne Blickle | Aug 3, 2022
Grazing horses at night can help keep them at a healthy weight and reduce their sugar intake.
Read MoreNutrition and Recovery for Eventing (and Other Hard-Working) Horses
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Jul 5, 2022
Restoring muscle glycogen, rehydrating, and ensuring a horse’s diet offers enough vitamin E all help with recovery after strenuous exercise.
Read MoreFocus on Forage for Successful Recovery From Laminitis
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Jun 20, 2022
Low-starch forage and weight loss can help horses with laminitis regain their foothold.
Read More5 Steps for Equine Weight Loss
by Diane E. Rice | Jun 17, 2022
Learn how to help your horse shed his excess pounds safely.
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