In alternative medicine, specifically Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), their philosophy often revolves around imbalances to specific organs, which can lead to health concerns in the horse and people. Additionally, seasons can play a huge role in those specific organs, often with one season correlating to a […]
Skin problems are very common in the world of veterinary medicine and likely impact the horse just as much as any other species, including humans and companion pets. The skin is an organ system of itself and at the mercy of other organ systems. They must
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Your horse’s health and soundness rely on you, as the horse owner, to make proper and educated decisions. In many instances, a horse’s health continues to deteriorate or their lameness persists, despite you making choices when it comes to supplements, medications, and supportive care. So, why
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Collagen is one very important aspect to well being, overall health, and soundness in the horse. It is something that is overlooked in the modern equine diet and can play a huge role in aiding recovery from injury, joint lameness, tendon and ligament concerns, hoof health
We get a lot of questions and we try our best to answer as many as we can, but some keep repeating themselves and this is one of them. The new Cur-OST EQ Adapt & Calm Ashwagandha. Why is it so sticky? Seems to be working
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Gut health. What does it mean in the horse? Every horse has a health problem on some level, just like every person does. The ultimate question is how far has it progressed or advanced, and how serious is the ailment. When you really peel back science
Beets and your horse? Really? Yes, absolutely! Beetroot is one of the most powerful whole foods that you can come by which can dramatically impact your horse and their health, not to mention their soundness. Who would have thought, right? Well, whether if you had thought
Hands down. The diet you choose to feed your horse WILL impact their long-term health, performance, and overall longevity. What you choose to feed your horse will also impact the incidence of injury and joint deterioration, including osteoarthritis and tendon or ligament injuries. Why is your
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Medicinal mushrooms have been utilized for centuries in alternative medical cultures and more recent research has substantiated their clinical benefits for horses and other species. There are many different types of medicinal mushrooms and each has their unique benefits, while retaining a generic benefit across the
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Supplements are all the rage in the horse industry and some owners or trainers are giving upwards of five plus supplements per day to any given horse. What is the purpose? Do you know why you are giving those supplements or are you just following recommendations
