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What can Extension do for my Horse Farm?
What do extension agents do and how can your county's extension office make your farm better?
On Course Equine Nutrition
Jan 53 min read
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The Rate of Weight Loss: Wilma's Weight Loss Journey Part 4
How quickly should a horse lose weight? What is normal, reasonable and safe to expect?
On Course Equine Nutrition
Nov 8, 20247 min read
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Boarding is a Bitch
The woes and frustrations of boarding horses mostly stems from how and what they are fed.
On Course Equine Nutrition
Oct 24, 20246 min read
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Grazing Muzzles for Weight Loss: Part 3 of Wilma's Weight Loss Journey
Here's how the typical conversation about grazing muzzles go... Me: "A grazing muzzle would be a great tool in your nutrition toolbox for...
On Course Equine Nutrition
Sep 24, 20246 min read
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Laminitis VS Ulcers: Which is worse?
Which is worse; laminitis or gastric ulcers in horses?
On Course Equine Nutrition
Feb 28, 20243 min read
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To Use or Not to Use Feed Through Fly Control?
Feed through fly control could be a great, meaningful management decision for your farm. Read more...
On Course Equine Nutrition
Aug 21, 20236 min read
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Before Purchasing that "Ulcer Supplement", Do This...
How to prevent and cure gastric ulcers.
On Course Equine Nutrition
Apr 18, 20236 min read
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How Much is Enough?
One of the most important numbers to calculate in horse nutrition.
On Course Equine Nutrition
Mar 6, 20236 min read
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Keeping Score: A Xanax for your Equine Nutrition Anxiety
Our equestrian industry is riddled with anxiety of many forms, and the "equine nutrition" anxiety form is one of the most common. What...
On Course Equine Nutrition
Dec 12, 202210 min read
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Equine Fecal Transfaunation: The Potential Power of Shared Poop
Fecal transplants in horses? What is that and does it work?
On Course Equine Nutrition
Sep 7, 20227 min read
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Sometimes Nutrition Works. Sometimes it Doesn't.
Last week was a roller coaster week for OCEN, LLC. I celebrated a big victory with one client and mourned the loss of a horse with...
On Course Equine Nutrition
May 2, 20222 min read
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3 Arguments for Automated Hay Feeders
*At first glance, the automated hay flake feeders may appear difficult and expensive, but after digging into these further, I'm convinced...
On Course Equine Nutrition
Mar 7, 20225 min read
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The Seven Sins of Selling Horses
*Selling horses is really rough, primarily, I think, because there is so much passion involved. And where there is an over abundance of...
On Course Equine Nutrition
Oct 25, 20216 min read
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Supplement Warnings From The Top
*If you compete, you are likely familiar with the USEF and FEI, but how familiar are you with their drugs and medications rules? Inside...
On Course Equine Nutrition
Oct 4, 20217 min read
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Frustrations About Weight
*I am currently sharing the frustration of weight tapes alongside several clients and want to let you all know that you are not alone!...
On Course Equine Nutrition
Sep 22, 20214 min read
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Is Colic Insurance from a Supplement Company Worth It?
The PRO's and CON's of colic surgery insurance/reimbursement plans. If we consider these options rationally (without emotion), is
On Course Equine Nutrition
Jul 28, 202117 min read
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Occam's Razor and the Dunning-Kruger Effect in Horse Nutrition
Not many, except the nerdiest of nutrition nerds, will read this article, but I have found it to be a fun way to empty my thoughts and,...
On Course Equine Nutrition
May 3, 20214 min read
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Coprophagy stands for GROSS
Very, very few things make me gag, but my four year old OTTB going to town on her pasture mate's fresh manure pile is definitely one of...
Natalie Sullivan, MS PAS
Apr 12, 20214 min read
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Parasite Problems: Part III (Squeamish Horse Owners Read with Caution)
How often do we confuse parasite problems with gastric ulcers? That is the question that came to mind this morning as I picked pens in...
Natalie Sullivan, MS PAS
Apr 5, 20214 min read
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Wood Chewing: 5 Constructive Ways to Prevent Destruction
Sometimes I wonder if my horses are part beaver! More than one evergreen pine, deciduous tree, lilac bush and burn pile has been chewed...
Natalie Sullivan, MS PAS
Mar 29, 20214 min read
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