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Calming the Anxious Horse: 4 Nutritional Ingredients to Consider 

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By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.  Horses can become anxious, tense, or overly reactive for many reasons. Trailering, changes in routine, unfamiliar surroundings, separation from herd mates, veterinary or farrier visits, and even everyday training can challenge a horse’s ability to remain calm and focused. Before reaching for a calming supplement, …

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Why forage is the cornerstone of a working ranch horse’s diet

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Ranch horses need a forage-based diet for their health, energy and overall performance. Photo Credit Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife.

Texas A&M AgriLife expert explains the importance of keeping forage as a main source of nutrition November 4, 2024 – by Alex Cozzitorto For ranch horses, a forage-based diet is not just a recommendation; it’s essential for their health, energy and overall performance. Understanding their unique digestive system helps highlight why forage …

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Equine Wellness: Hydrolyzable Carbohydrates and the Metabolic Horse

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By Eleanor M Kellon, VMD and Kathleen M. Gustafson, PhD The only carbohydrate fractions that matter are those that increase insulin. Nonstructural carbohydrates (NSC), non-fiber carbohydrates (NFC), ethanol soluble carbohydrates (ESC), water soluble carbohydrates (WSC)—it all really comes down to hydrolyzable carbohydrates for metabolically challenged horses.  Hydrolyzable carbohydrates (HC) are …

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