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Horse Health
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Pumpkin for Horses - Sharing a Bit of Thanksgiving
Pumpkin pulp is very low calorie as most of it is water and protein and fat are also low while the fiber portion is very prebiotic as it is high in soluble fiber.
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Cavallo Q & A: Horse Time for Healing
While we'll never have that innate connection to the essence of nature that horses do, we are still part of nature and can work to increase our connectivity to the natural patterns of the world.
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Winter Hoof Pain - Effects and Solutions
Cold-induced hoof pain is a temporary but a significant issue for your horse and, fortunately, it can usually be successfully managed.
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Nutritional Options for Boosting Your Horse's Immune System
Supplementation to improve or support immune function can stimulate or help regulate the horse's immune reactions.
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Soak Then Steam - Consider Your Horse's Health
A post-soak steam is the healthiest routine for horses on low non-structural carbohydrate diets.
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Caring for our Senior Horses' Hooves
Challenges with stiff joints, laminitis and hoof issues are more common as horses age and tasks that used to be easy, like when the farrier asked them to hold up their legs for a hoof inspection, their geriatric legs now say otherwise.
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UC Davis Researchers Identify Genetic Mutation Related to Equine Eye Cancer
A genetic mutation in horses has been identified that should help identify horses that are at risk for squamous cell carcinoma of the eye and enable horse owners to make informed breeding decisions.
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Dr. Juliet Getty Speaks on Transitioning to Winter Feeding on Monty Roberts' Horsemanship Radio
Join Dr. Getty for guidance on the best ways to keep horses warm, and in good flesh, while protecting them against colic that often occurs in cold weather.
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Q & A Session with Dr. Juliet Getty on a Variety of Important Equine Nutrition Topics
Casie Bazay, writer for The Naturally Healthy Horse, recently interviewed Dr. Juliet Getty on highly-relevant nutrition topics such as Cannabidiol (an essential component of medical marijuana) and Insulin Resistance, Obesity, and Laminitis.
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Is Your Horse Too Skinny or Too Fat? Body Scoring Has the Answer
Being too thin or too heavy can affect your horse's health, fertility and performance.