It is true that no two horses are completely alike in their personality, body composition, performance, and overall health. Given this variance between horses it can be a challenge at times when it comes to supplements, especially herbal supplements. However, if we break that group of […]
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The digestive microbiome and environment are very important contributors to health and soundness in the horse. In fact, one could conclude from research on the human side that the digestive microbiome IS the key to health and soundness. This concept has been explored in equine medicine
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Digestive health in the horse is a growing concern over the past couple of decades, being readily evident in the high usage of ulcer medications, ulcer supplements, high rates of colic, allergies, skin issues, and metabolic problems. Depending upon how you look at the problem and
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The easy-keeper and metabolic horse pose many challenges to horse owners, farriers, and veterinarians in many facets of equine health and soundness. For some owners, they are contending with weight issues, insulin resistance, laminitis, and other health concerns in their horse. For many others, these primary
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What? No grain for my horse?? That article was truth, speaking from my clinical and research experience in working with rehabilitation horses as a veterinarian. While the article was very popular, it sparked many comments and questions. How do you manage the harder keeper? How do
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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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Why is my horse fat? That’s a good question and one that I was asked routinely during annual preventative wellness checks on my patients. It is also a question that I get asked in emails all too frequently. I think it is a good question and for those that ask the question, it is a sign that they recognize that a problem exists, thus opening door for correction. An overweight horse is not a sign of good health and over time, can lead to significant health problems and increased morbidity, not to mention mortality for some. Seeing that the problem is present is the first step, but taking the following steps to conquer the issue at hand means that we must understand some basic concepts.
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Easy keepers. Most horse owners know what this term means almost instantaneously when they hear it. In general terms, it refers to a horse that has a tendency to carry more weight and gain weight easily, often with just the sight of a green pasture. Almost any horse can be an easy keeper, but there are certain breeds that are more prone including Quarter Horses, Pony breeds, draft breeds and even some warmbloods. Many of these easy keepers progress to metabolic syndrome and even insulin resistance over time, each a stage of continued deterioration at a cellular level. In many situations, these same horses tend to have concurrent lameness issues ranging from joint degeneration to tendon issues and laminitis, but also many also seemed more prone to allergies, respiratory problems and even eye issues. What is the connection and why do many standard therapies fail to provide relief for this particular group of horses?
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Many allergy conditions are associated with poor digestive health and leaky gut syndrome, contributing to unhealthy levels of inflammation and poor immune response.
EQ Total Support targets equine allergy conditions associated with high levels of inflammation and pain while enhancing digestion, helping to also improve joints, mobility and tendon health. Ideal horse supplement for equine allergies, joint ailments and tendon conditions that might be associated with poor digestive ability and chronic inflammation.
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