Equine Articles
In order to compete, run, jump, recover from an injury, muscle stiffness, PSSSM, or even battle the effects of metabolic syndrome, a horse is completely […]
Equine metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance is an ongoing epidemic in current times. Although the case load is very high, as is the morbidity rate, […]
Whole food and the horse are becoming a hot topic of discussion in many forums and other information resources. For many, the topic of ‘whole […]
Metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and the horse. An ever present problem, contributing to a high percentage of laminitis cases, which are often seasonally related. In […]
The metabolic and insulin resistant horse. Quite a complex situation and one that is often poorly managed, as most chronic health ailments are in the […]
Metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance in the horse can be a real challenge for the horse owner and veterinarian to manage. It seems like there […]
Vitamin E often goes hand in hand with conditions such as EPM (equine protozoal myeloencephalitis) , EDM (equine degenerative myeloencephalopathy), and even PSSM (polysaccharide storage […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Digestive Support in the Horse; Cur-OST EQ Tri-GUT versus EQ Pro-GUT
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Inflammation is at the core of most horse related lameness and health conditions. The cellular process is present, contributing to a high level of dysfunction […]
Upwards of 80% of all lameness conditions in the horse are directly connected to poor hoof or foot health. That is a staggering number and […]
Whole food nutrition. What does that mean to most of you, as horse owners? Do you see nutrition in your horse as something that comes […]
The ‘hot’ horse. Covered in sweat often for no reason. Irritated, agitated, poor stamina, poor recovery, and often followed with an unruly behavior pattern. Some […]
The stress response is an ongoing problem in almost every horse, which can impact their mental and overall health. It can also dramatically predispose them […]
Stress. It’s a part of life and ever more present in our human lives in the past couple of decades. Is it a part of […]
For decades we as veterinarians and horse owners have struggled with many equine health conditions and even soundness. It seems like in the past 20 […]
Your horse refuses to eat a supplement or even a feed. You put in a lot of effort to help them with their health or […]
Horses are not much different from you or I, regarding their health and soundness. They are just as predisposed to harm when it comes to […]
Laminitis doesn’t have to be frustrating in most cases. Better outcomes can be readily achieved through an understanding of the process at hand, and through […]
Laminitis in the horse can be a devastating condition, often instigated by a variety of circumstances or conditions. In many cases, there is no rhyme […]
The microbiome in the horse’s digestive tract is a living entity of itself, almost like a separate organ system within the body. In states of […]
As the saying goes, “no hoof, no horse.” The horse’s hoof is a vital component to soundness. Poor health and nutrition are often reflective in […]
The digestive tract of the horse is vast, encompassing about 100 ft in length from the stomach to the rectum. Each section of the gastrointestinal […]