How does the horse digestive system work?

December, 2020 \ by Brittany Silvers

Horses are like magical unicorns, and no, not because of their majestic movement and beauty. Horses have a very special digestive system that differs from most other animals on the...

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Does My Horse Need Electrolytes?

September, 2020 \ by Brittany Silvers

Electrolytes are common and we hear about them frequently (especially in the summer!), but what are they really?  Briefly, electrolytes are minerals in the body which help maintain fluid balance...

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Bran Mash for Horses: Friend or Foe?

September, 2020 \ by Brittany Silvers

I can remember as a kid making a large batch of bran mash filled with carrots and apples for the horses during the barn Christmas party so they could celebrate...

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How to Choose a Probiotic

August, 2020 \ by Emily Dickson Collaborator

If you: Feel like the supplement industry is similar to the Wild West (are there any regulations for probiotics??) Are confused about how to pick a probiotic  Are wondering how...

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Proof is in the Przewalski

June, 2020 \ by Emily Dickson Collaborator

Key Takeaways:  Horse domestication puts our beloved animals at a distinct gut health disadvantage.  New research regarding gut microbiome diversity in Przewalski’s wild horse shows that domesticated horses have much-less-diverse...

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Is my horse too fat?

June, 2020 \ by Emily Dickson Collaborator

We haven’t personally seen your horse, but research suggests that the answer to this question is yes.  Obesity in America has become a major public health concern and unfortunately, has...

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