Equine Articles
When it comes to aging in any species, ultimately the point is to have more quality of life than quantity. This applies to the horse […]
How long do you give a supplement to your horse? That is a good question and one that we receive frequently. The truth is that […]
In the first part of this article series, I discussed equine metabolic syndrome and the true underlying causes. Then, I went into the first aspects […]
The metabolic horse or better known today with the acronym, EMS, implying equine metabolic syndrome. The condition or syndrome, as it truly is, has become […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Gut health in the horse is one of the key components when it comes to overall health and soundness. The ‘gut’ is the doorway to […]
There are no absolutes when it comes to improving a horse’s health or soundness, and certainly no ‘miracles’ per se, but there are proven herbs […]
The dry horse. It is a very common problem in the equine industry, yet not often recognized despite being quite obvious at times. Dryness in […]
COPD in the horse is a common problem that has been around for quite some time, dating back years and decades. Despite the condition being […]
Cushing’s or PPID in the horse is an increasingly common condition. What was once a disease diagnosed only in the elderly or older horse is […]
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 […]
When it comes to health in your horse, two things are very important, which are digestive health and nutrition. These two items can go a […]
It has only been in more recent times that iron levels have become routinely measured in the horse, specifically in the horse with metabolic syndrome. […]
The environment that your horse lives in can tell you a lot about their health and what underlying problems may be present. More specifically, the […]
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 […]
It seems in recent years that all sorts of health conditions are on the rise in the horse. These are ailments impacting soundness, including joint […]
The underweight horse is a continual problem for many owners and more times than not, the approach taken does not prove beneficial. The horse continues […]
Joint disease and lameness in the horse is a very common problem, impacting upwards of 75% of horses, especially as they grow older. Osteoarthritis is […]
Disease, Injury and Mitochondrial Dysfunction
Back in the days of high school biology class, we all learned the components of the cell. Chances are that most of us have forgotten […]
Gut health is one of the most important things in the horse, but often very easily overlooked. It is one key contributor to everything from […]
Equine Fecal Water Syndrome (EFWS) is a new acronym tossed around for an old problem in the horse which has likely been present since the […]