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On Course Equine Nutrition
Dec 4, 20249 min read
Can We Prevent Sand Colic and Gastric Ulcers with Carbohydrates?
Explore the "middle carbohydrates" and compare products available in the marketplace to prevent ulcers and sand colic.
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On Course Equine Nutrition
Jun 17, 20248 min read
A Comparison of 20 Equine Ulcer Supplements
A comparison of marketing claims, ingredients, and cost for 20 equine ulcer supplements as appearing on Google search.
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On Course Equine Nutrition
May 1, 20246 min read
10 Equine Supplement Red Flags To Watch Out For
My top ten red flags for equine supplements of all kinds!
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On Course Equine Nutrition
Feb 13, 20246 min read
An Electrolyte Supplement Comparison
A comparison of equine electrolyte supplements on the marketplace.
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On Course Equine Nutrition
Dec 20, 20234 min read
Why are we feeding so many supplements?
A list of emotional, situational, and social reasons why we let our horse's supplements get out of control!
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On Course Equine Nutrition
Nov 5, 20234 min read
Picky Horse Pandemic: 5 Steps to Get Your Horse Eating What You Buy Them
Five steps to get your picky eater enjoying what you buy him!
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On Course Equine Nutrition
Aug 28, 20239 min read
7 Reasons Why I HATE Beet Pulp!
You're going to have to read below for the long list of reasons why, but in short, beet pulp is probably not what you think it is.
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On Course Equine Nutrition
Aug 21, 20236 min read
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...
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On Course Equine Nutrition
Jun 1, 20236 min read
Defining the Trace Mineral Supplement Category?
The OCEN Fortified Four include complete feeds, performance feeds, ration balancers, and trace mineral supplements. We're finishing our...
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On Course Equine Nutrition
May 26, 20234 min read
What is a Ration Balancer?
This week I'll be breaking down what I call the "Fortified Four" into a series of short articles. The OCEN Fortified Four include...
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On Course Equine Nutrition
May 24, 20237 min read
Performance Feeds: Pick Your Preference!
This week I'll be breaking down what I call the "Fortified Four" into a series of short articles. The OCEN Fortified Four include...
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On Course Equine Nutrition
May 22, 20235 min read
What is a Complete Feed?
It's a phrase with a lot of connotations, but only one specific meaning in the feed industry!
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On Course Equine Nutrition
Sep 13, 20222 min read
How Much Do You Know About Equine Nutrition?
Take the On Course Equine Nutrition Quiz to find out! CLICK HERE. Have you ever had a riding instructor that repeats the same thing over...
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On Course Equine Nutrition
Jun 8, 20226 min read
What High Fertilizer Prices Mean for Horse Owners
Higher carb hays, skinnier horses, poor top lines and less feed efficiency. I know this isn't what you want to hear in the middle of an...
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On Course Equine Nutrition
Mar 24, 20229 min read
Beautiful But Misunderstood: The story of byproducts and their value
I've been sitting on this topic for a while, but with the recent increase in feed prices, I thought now would be an appropriate time to...
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On Course Equine Nutrition
Jan 3, 20226 min read
Equine Economics: What does it cost to feed horses these days?
Are you spending a "normal" amount of money on your horse's diet? Find out what I spent on horse hay, feed and supplements last year and...
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On Course Equine Nutrition
Oct 18, 20214 min read
Why Feed More than Hay? (Part 1: Calories)
*The elite, high intensity sport horse needs 2x the calorie intake each day compared to a same size horse at maintenance? Where do those...
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On Course Equine Nutrition
Oct 4, 20217 min read
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...
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On Course Equine Nutrition
Jul 28, 202117 min read
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
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On Course Equine Nutrition
Jun 22, 20214 min read
How to Trial a New Supplement
Do these 3 things before you click PURCHASE on that new supplement! How do you know that a new supplement is working or not? I get this...
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