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  • Importance of forage for a healthy horse

    How to Put Weight Back On Your Horse

    It’s not just the amount of calories, but the right calories, and feeding your horse wisely, that will promote weight gain and condition.

    Flossie Sellers - March 15, 2017 18:55

  • A colicky horse

    Positive Long-term Colic Surgery Results for Horses

    A recently published study funded by Morris Animal Foundation shows that colic surgery results in overwhelmingly positive outcomes for both horses and owners.

    Flossie Sellers - March 13, 2017 19:33

  • Releasing tension in horse to restore flexibility

    Use of the Principle of Non-Resistance in Equine Bodywork

    The key is to yield when the horse yields, soften when the horse softens, and for the horse to release tension when we are under the bracing response.

    Flossie Sellers - March 9, 2017 14:32

  • A healthy horse pasture

    Springtime Advice for Improving Horse Pastures

    Horse owners that can effectively manage grazing will get a good return on pasture improvement costs and more total forage production for the growing season.

    Flossie Sellers - March 7, 2017 08:59

  • Horse hoof health during changing weather

    Don't Let Changing Weather Create Hoof Issues for Your Horse

    Springtime brings wet-dry cycles that create problems with horse's hoofs leading to brittle or cracked hooves, infiltration of bacteria that causes thrush and abscesses

    Flossie Sellers - March 6, 2017 09:13

  • Cases of Equine Herpes Virus and Strangles Affect Horses as 2017 Approaches

    "Thanks to the Equine Disease Communication Center, horse owners in the USA have access to timely information about outbreaks of infectious diseases such as equine herpes virus and strangles.”

    Flossie Sellers - December 30, 2016 08:53

  • Dr. Kellon’s Guidelines: Why Test Hay for Your Horse?

    "Variable factors in hay include type and strain of hay, soil type, geographical location, rainfall, organic matter in the soil, stage of growth, type and amount of fertilizer, or soil treatments such as liming.”

    Flossie Sellers - December 29, 2016 08:42

  • Is Your Horse Underweight? Solutions for the Hard Keeper

    "Underweight is not a normal state for any horse. Rule out health problems, and then feed a nutritious diet while paying attention to the hindgut microbial health, providing non-inflammatory fats, and offering quality forage at all times.”

    Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. - December 28, 2016 07:17

  • Importance of Making Horse Hoof Care a Priority During Winter Months

    "With winter weather bringing hard frozen ground, snow drifts and colder temperatures, sticking to hoof care schedules is difficult for horse owners and farriers, but regular hoof care is important.”

    Flossie Sellers - December 26, 2016 07:55

  • Considering the Best in Holiday Treats for Your Horse

    "Fruits and vegetables such as apples and carrots make healthy holiday treats for horses along with cookie and muffin treats made using natural grains and molasses.”

    Flossie Sellers - December 23, 2016 07:01

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