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June 19, 2017
Elephant Root: Can This Plant Help Horse Health?
In South Africa, “elephant root,” also known as Elephantorrhiza elephantine, is coveted for its purported medical benefits. This plant, aptly

June 15, 2017
Is Your Horse’s Natural Water Source Safe?
Should horse owners rely upon pasture and natural sources of water found on the property to properly hydrate horses?

June 07, 2017
Water-Soluble Vitamin E for Horses Proven Superior
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) supplementation helps prevent various disorders affecting both the nervous and musculoskeletal systems in horses. These conditions can be

April 20, 2017
Overweight Horses: How Much Hay Is Too Little?
To some horse owners, maintaining easy keepers on an appropriate diet requires incredible restraint. When it comes to hay,

April 04, 2017
Five Tips for Avoiding Pasture-Associated Laminitis in Horses
overgrazing grasses and legumes that are high in water-soluble carbohydrates puts horses at risk for laminitis—a painful, life-threatening condition

March 31, 2017
Dandelions: Acceptable for Horses?
If you have concerns about identifying toxic plants in your pastures, it’s best to contact your state’s cooperative extension

March 15, 2017
Feeding Horses in Low Body Condition
Domestic horses depend on humans to supply them with life-sustaining feedstuffs. Unfortunately, some horses are not given access to

March 07, 2017
Feeding Ponies: Don’t Shortchange Nutrients
The downside of feeding concentrates can be found in their name: they are concentrated sources of energy.

March 06, 2017
Horse Weight Loss Requires Diet Changes, Exercise
Mirroring the epidemic in humans, the number of horses suffering from obesity continues to increase at an alarming rate, primarily due

February 09, 2017
Polyphenols in Horse Diets
Polyphenols are natural plant products that not only give plants their vibrant color but also exert an array of