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06.10.2006What is insulin resistance?hot!

06.10.2006What is a melanoma? Are they detrimental to a horse’s health?hot!

30.08.2007Vitamin E Essential For Optimal Healthhot!

The most important function of vitamin E in the horse’s body revolves around its antioxidant properties. Antioxidants offset the damage caused by free radicals, which are unstable compounds that are generated when oxygen is burned by the body. When these free radicals circulate throughout the body unchecked, they cause cellular damage that is thought to play a role in various health problems. A diet abundant in vitamin E and other antioxidants ensures that free radicals are kept under control and creates a healthier state for horses.

30.08.2007The Importance of Hydrationhot!

Interesting fact: Water makes up about 65% of a mature horse’s body weight. For a 15.2-hand, 1,000-pound horse, that amounts to 650 pounds or 85 gallons of water! In order to maintain proper hydration, horses must drink significant quantities of water. Find out how to make sure your horse is properly hydrated.

30.08.2007Summertime Considerationshot!

Summer is just around the corner. While the weather will be plum-perfect for trail riding, competing, or otherwise enjoying your horses, the heat and humidity of the season adds new dimensions to horse management.

05.10.2006Our farm has a fair amount of wooded area on it, and we have seen deer wandering through the trees. Can our horses catch any diseases from them?hot!

28.09.2006My veterinarian has put my horse on Neigh-Lox after treatment for ulcers. Do I have to feed him Neigh-Lox for the rest of his life?hot!

28.09.2006My horse has had several hoof abscesses, so I need to soak his foot frequently. He refuses to stand with his foot in a bucket for the length of time necessary. How can I get him to stand long enough to soak him without having to sedate him?hot!

05.10.2006My daughter's pony has foundered in the past. Should I limit his access to pasture?hot!

28.09.2006I have been hearing a lot of talk lately about vitamin E but don’t know exactly what it would do for my horse. Is this something that I could buy at the grocery store and crush up to save money?hot!