Vitamin E often goes hand in hand with conditions such as EPM (equine protozoal myeloencephalitis) , EDM (equine degenerative myeloencephalopathy), and even PSSM (polysaccharide storage myopathy) in the horse. This vitamin possess moderate antioxidant capabilities and can render much needed benefits to those horses afflicted with […]
Vitamin E in the Neurological Horse; Maybe More Harm Than Good? Read More »
Building the topline and overall muscle development in the horse can be a real challenge for many horse owners. In order to provide for proper topline and muscle development in the horse, protein and amino acids are vital for success. Most feed regimens and forages being
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The topline in your horse is one of the most important groups of muscles that supports the vertebral column, the rider and saddle, and facilitates proper movement in power. The topline in the horse is also one of the most underdeveloped muscle groups in a high
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The horse’s joint is the second most common site of lameness in the horse, after the foot or hoof. As owners, you often spend a great deal of time at the veterinarian either having a joint lameness diagnosed or managed with various injections or other therapies.
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The bones make up the skeleton and foundation of every horse and are directly involved in every joint. When we have a failing joint in the horse, it is really a matter of failing bone. Bone health is paramount for overall support, movement, and joint function.
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Digestive support is one of the key and most critical aspects to aiding a horse with almost any condition. The main problem can be obvious, such as gas, loose stools, colitis, or a colic history. However, in many horses, the gut is a silent player in
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What’s your horse’s body condition? Is your horse overweight? Comfortably round? Does he have a bloated hay belly? Are there other health issues that you are contending with in your horse? Possibly allergies? Metabolic conditions? Poor hoof health? Joint lameness? Tendon or ligament injuries? How about
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The majority of today’s research and common knowledge about turmeric and health are linked back to curcumin. Although curcumin is one of the active ingredients in turmeric, it is not the only one. Turmeric essential or volatile oils are a less commonly known source of health
Navicular disease in the horse is a common lameness condition impacting equine athletes of all disciplines, but with varying degrees. The condition results in ongoing heel pain associated with soft tissue damage and navicular bone remodeling, which occurs progressively over time. The horses impacted by navicular
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The digestive microbiome in the horse is a crucial organ system within an organ system that impacts health and soundness. This ‘unseen’ population of microorganisms when in balance is vital for overall health, proper digestion, performance, recovery, and healing. Unfortunately, too many horses experience upset in
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