What Is Equine Insulin Resistance (IR) It was thought 30 years ago that horses were immune to the affects of IR or Diabetes. Horses are alleged to have been on planet Earth for 4 million years. So why in such a relatively short period of time are horses so dramatically
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Soy In Horse Feeds – The Silent Antinutrient. Check those feed tag labels! Many horses are allergic to the soy that is in the horse feeds today. The horse’s body can only absorb a limited amount of iron from foods and supplements. It is easier for a body to absorb
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Treating Sweet Itch in horses. Sweet itch (also known as summer itch or seasonal dermatitis) is believed to be an allergic reaction to the saliva of certain biting flies and the female culicodes midge, which can cause severe skin irritation. Sweet Itch symptoms include intense itching (you may see the
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The difference between horse wormers. Not all wormers are the same. Do you know which is the best choice for your horse? Different wormers target different worms and parasites. An easy and inexpensive way to find out if your horse is infested, and if so, with what, is to get
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Easy keeper horses and dangers of lush green grass. Do you know what the dangers are and what to be checking for? Winter is almost here and for some, that means rain, lush green grass, softer hooves, more thrush, shedding coats, foaling and so much more. For those who own
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The importance of salt in a horses diet and is my horse tying up? We all know that salt is important to our horses diet, right? If you are new to horse ownership you might not know, but it is crucial that you learn about the health risks involved
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From time to time we are asked to define what is meant by the terms Natural and Artificial flavoring used in Equine Challenge Horse Supplements. Natural flavoring is the flavor that exists in the item naturally. For instance, flax has a taste, carrots and whole oats have a taste, a
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Hay types and varieties, which hay is best for your horse? Types and availability vary depending on region, and hays are representative of the climate in which they were grown. Grass hay types are divided into two categories based on where they are grown, cool or warm season. Cool season
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What bits do to horses when you pull on their mouth. Do you know what’s happening inside the mouth of your horse? Not sure which bit is best for both you and your horse? Here is a great video on what goes on inside the mouth of a horse depending
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