Sorting through science and fact versus tradition is often a difficult task By Amy M Gill, PhD. The misconceptions about feeding horses is a topic that is written about frequently but is worth repeating from time to time, because it appears to be a difficult one for...
Supporting Equine Digestion – Intestinal Micro-organisms for Healthy Gut Function The equine digestive tract is a fragile system and the rigors of training often cause disruption of normal function to occur. Gastrointestinal disorders, such as gastric ulcer syndrome,...
This is an email from Sue Thompson regarding the rehabilitation of a starved mare with OmegaTri™ oil as an adjunct nutritional therapy: “Attached are pictures of a 24-year-old TB mare I rescued in December during a freak snowstorm here in...
Milkshakes Leave a Bad Taste Sodium bicarbonate loading could delay onset of fatigue and mask use or detection of drugs By Amy M Gill, PhD. At every level of racing, so much time and money are invested in each horse that trainers and owners want to find the extra...
The Truth Behind Bran Mashes – Its Uses & Disadvantages Using bran mash as a weekly ‘cleanser’ is a popular tradition among horse owners and stables. The thought behind the weekly bran mash is that it adds bulk to the stool, helps with hydration, is a good...
Feeding and Managing the Overweight Equine – Complications of Obesity Feeding and Managing the Overweight Equine is a two-part blog post. Today’s post introduces the topic of obesity in horses and the complications. The obesity crisis no longer applies to...
