Learn about four trendy nutritional supplements in the equine industry, the rationale for their administration, and scientific data supporting their use.
Some calming supplements for horses contain valerian, an herb thought to interact with brain chemicals. Here’s what science says—or doesn’t say—about valerian for calming horses.
Our nutritionist helps resolve a debate between friends about whether a horse with poor hoof quality would benefit from a hoof supplement or a properly portioned ration balancer.
Omega-3 fatty acids offer horses health benefits, but are fish sources okay for horses to eat?
Are you confused about nutraceuticals in your horse’s diet? Learn more from our equine nutrition expert.
If you live at northern latitudes, you might lack vitamin D. But what about your horse?
From learning theory and counterconditioning to supplements and pharmaceutical options, we’ll take a look at ways to safely help nervous, high-strung, and energetic horses relax. Sponsored by Confidence EQ by Bimeda.
An equine nutritionist explains what “PPM” means on feed labels and how that translates to your horse’s diet.
Our equine nutrition expert (and past mustang owner!) offers advice about feeding easy-keeping mustangs.
What do you do if you can’t get to the barn to supplement your horse every day? A nutritionist offers advice.
A horse’s bloodwork isn’t back to normal after a bout with coronavirus. Leaky gut might be the culprit.
Discover the differences between these two trendy, omega-3-packed seeds that can be used to supplement equine diets.
Dr. Clair Thunes explains what certain feed label terms mean and how to spot potential trouble.
Do you want to give your horse the benefit of omega-3-rich flax but aren’t sure if you should feed it whole, ground, stabilized, or as an oil? Our nutrition expert helps sort through the differences.
A researcher found horses given the supplement startled less.
Some severe headshaking cases that are resistant to existing treatments and can significantly compromise a horse’s quality of life. But researchers have recently determined that a supplementation regimen could help.
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