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New PPID Research Receives Special Recognition
April 17, 2025
⎯ Sarah Nelson
Research on PPID, ID, and pergolide treatment shed some light on treatment and management of affected horses.
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Senior Horse Science
April 13, 2025
⎯ Sarah Nelson
Check out these selected studies on aging equines to learn more about their care.
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A Guide to Equine Ration Balancers
February 25, 2025
⎯ Sarah Nelson
Learn the when, why, and how of using ration balancers in your horse's diet. Included are tips to help you pick the right one!
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Feeding Horses and Ponies Prone to Laminitis: Part 2
January 22, 2025
⎯ Sarah Nelson
This article contains practical tips on feeding and managing those horses and ponies that are prone to laminitis.
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Feeding Horses and Ponies Prone to Laminitis: Part 1
January 21, 2025
⎯ Sarah Nelson
These feed and management tips will help you reduce your horse’s risk of developing laminitis and help you spot the signs of an attack early.
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Equine Laminitis: Can You Spot the Signs?
December 28, 2024
⎯ Sarah Nelson
Knowing and recognizing the clinical signs of equine laminitis can help you catch this condition early in order to have the best outcome.
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A Guide to Equine Body Condition Scoring
December 26, 2024
⎯ Sarah Nelson
This article can give you tips and help you avoid missteps in equine body condition scoring for your horses.
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Body Condition Scoring: Body Condition Index and Other Techniques
December 19, 2024
⎯ Sarah Nelson
Different ways of monitoring body weight as well as condition are described in this article. For example the new body condition index (BCI) might provide a better way to judge your horse’s fat for some...
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A Guide to Feeding Mashes
December 18, 2024
⎯ Sarah Nelson
Do you want to give your horse a bran mash? Here are tips on using mashes properly for your horses, donkeys, and mules.
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10 Sugar Beet Facts Every Horse Owner Should Know
October 28, 2024
⎯ Sarah Nelson
The sugar beet is part of many horses' diets, whether you know it is in the feed or not! Here are 10 facts you should know.
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