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Horse Health Blog

Tips for Hard Keepers

Tips for Hard Keepers

Posted by Jyme Nichols, PhD on Aug 9th 2019

Here are a few general recommendations for hard keepers. These may sound simple but can have a profound impact on how the horse utilizes nutrition. Have teeth evaluated by a re … read more
Reading Feed Tags: Part 2

Reading Feed Tags: Part 2

Posted by Jyme Nichols, PhD on Jul 19th 2019

In the last blog, we discussed the first steps to take when reading a feed tag which included evaluating protein, amino acids, fat, fiber, and the list of major feed ingredients. We also to … read more
Equine Obesity

Equine Obesity

Posted by Jyme Nichols, PhD on Jul 18th 2019

Both human and equine populations in the United States are trending toward a serious epidemic – obesity. With domestication of the horse and improvements in technology, we as horse owner … read more
Amino Acids for Muscle + Stamina

Amino Acids for Muscle + Stamina

Posted by Jyme Nichols, PhD on Jun 17th 2019

Horses are known for the explosive power that comes from strong, fully engaged muscles. Along with proper training, an amino acid supplement can help improve muscling, stamina, and explosi … read more

Foal Care and Feeding

Posted by Bill Vandergrift, PhD on Mar 18th 2019

The objective of managing and caring for a newborn foal is to allow them to grow and develop into the best athlete they can be. It doesn’t matter if you’re hoping to have an international level com … read more