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17/01/2025

Conditioning Arthritic Horses: Do’s and Don’ts

A horse's ridden or competitive career doesn't have to end after an osteoarthritis diagnosis. Two experts share tips for conditioning these animals.

16/01/2025

Young Foal Exercise

When do I start my foal on an exercise program? What type of exercise should I start him with, and when?

15/01/2025

Rules for Feeding Horses Forage

An equine nutritionist emphasizes the importance of fiber in horse diets and shares two rules for safe fiber-feeding practices.

13/01/2025

Benefits of Extruded Horse Feeds

Extruded horse feeds offer higher digestibility, longer consumption time, and decreased dust and pathogens, making them an ideal option for feeding some types of horses.

12/01/2025

Built to Last: Ideal Equine Conformation

Assessing a horse's limbs, feet, and body can help you and your veterinarian identify anatomical traits that could end up being performance-affecting liabilities.

11/01/2025

Should I Feed My Senior Horse Beet Pulp?

An equine nutritionist explains why beet pulp might be a useful addition to your senior horse’s diet, especially during colder months.

10/01/2025

What Happens With the Horse’s Gut in the Heat?

An equine nutritionist describes the connections between heat shock and leaky gut in horses and what you can do to prevent these problems.

09/01/2025

Rehabbing Equine Athletes’ Hooves

Steps veterinarians and farriers take to identify, evaluate, and treat riding horses' hoof problems.

08/01/2025

Research-Based Advances in Equine Orthopedic Therapies

Recent research studies on orthopedic therapies and how find­ings are enhancing the health and performance of sport horses today.

07/01/2025

The Equine Microbiome and Immunity

Here’s why a horse’s gut microbiome might have a significant impact on his immunity and what owners can do to support equine gut health.

01/01/2025

Rehabilitating Joint Injuries in Horses

Learn what you can do to help your horse recover from a joint injury and give him a better prognosis for the future.

31/12/2024

Sugar and Peppermint Treats: Not Safe for All Horses

Horses with certain health conditions should skip sweet treats. Find out if your horse is one.

30/12/2024

How To Prevent Winter Nutrient Deficiencies In Horses

Horses that are used to being on pasture during the spring, summer, and fall might experience nutrient deficiencies during the winter.

29/12/2024

What Hay is Safe for My EMS Horse?

An equine nutritionist explains why NSCs, ESCs, and WSCs are important factors to consider when choosing hay for your EMS horse.

28/12/2024

Weight Loss for Horses With Gastric Ulcers

Dr. Patty Graham-Thiers describes the safest ways to help a horse lose weight without overrestricting his forage intake and increasing his risk of gastric ulcers.

27/12/2024

Horse Owner and Veterinarian Decision-Making on Critical Cases of Colic

Researchers in the U.K. say finances, emotion, and logistics all affect the outcome in cases of severe colic in horses.

25/12/2024

Merry Christmas from all of us at Donna's Dream Farms!