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On Course Equine Nutrition
9 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.
On Course Equine Nutrition
7 min read
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
6 min read
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
3 min read
Measuring Calories & Carbs: Wilma's Weight Loss Journey Part 2
What do you do when the hay you purchased isn't right for your fat horse?
On Course Equine Nutrition
6 min read
How to Make a Fat Horse Skinnier: Wilma's Weight Loss Journey Part 1
Follow Wilma's Weight Loss Journey over the course of the next 6 months!
On Course Equine Nutrition
5 min read
First VS Second (or Third) Cutting & Which to Buy
It's hay buying season; a stress filled marathon of heavy lifting during the hottest time of the year! At this moment in early August,...
On Course Equine Nutrition
3 min read
Laminitis VS Ulcers: Which is worse?
Which is worse; laminitis or gastric ulcers in horses?
On Course Equine Nutrition
1 min read
Article Worth Reading: "Beyond Low Carb/Low Starch- Choosing Hay for Weight Management"
One of my favorite slow feed devices to recommend is the Hay Pillow by The Hay Pillow, Inc. I finally bought two myself and clipped them...
On Course Equine Nutrition
4 min read
The Teff Hay Trap
A friendly reminder from a teff hay researcher to test your teff and do NOT assume!
On Course Equine Nutrition
9 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.
On Course Equine Nutrition
6 min read
Before Purchasing that "Ulcer Supplement", Do This...
How to prevent and cure gastric ulcers.
On Course Equine Nutrition
6 min read
How Much is Enough?
One of the most important numbers to calculate in horse nutrition.
On Course Equine Nutrition
8 min read
How to Test Your Hay
All the steps and resources you need to take your first hay sample!
On Course Equine Nutrition
4 min read
Relative Feed Value: The #1 Most User Friendly Number for Feeding Horses
I am not over exaggerating when I say that the value I'm going to talk about today is one of the THE MOST IMPORTANT numbers related to...
On Course Equine Nutrition
7 min read
Equine Fecal Transfaunation: The Potential Power of Shared Poop
Fecal transplants in horses? What is that and does it work?
On Course Equine Nutrition
6 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...
On Course Equine Nutrition
5 min read
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
7 min read
Why Such Hefty Hay Prices?
Yes, the current state of the horse hay industry is scary and stressful, but we should have seen this coming. Hefty hay prices WILL BE...
On Course Equine Nutrition
6 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...
On Course Equine Nutrition
5 min read
3 Nutrients for Horses That Are Extra Important in Winter
*Learn how to better mimic fresh pasture grass when horses have little access to it! Ensure that these three nutrients are adequately...
Natalie Sullivan, MS PAS
6 min read
6 Dangers of Slow Feeders
*The use of slow feeders has exploded in recent years due to increasing rates of obesity, rising risk of laminitis, and greater awareness...
Lecture Recordings
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- Zoom WebinarKrista Lea, MS is a Research Analyst at the University of Kentucky Department of Plant and Soil Sciences. Her presentation will focus on how to make PRACTICAL forage first decisions for your horse and your pocketbook! This is by far the most overlooked part of creating a great horse diet!
- Zoom Webinar*LINK TO JOIN WILL BE EMAILED ONLY! IT IS NOT HERE. Hay is off the field, stacked in the barn, but you're not sure what you really have? A forage test is an incredibly powerful nutrition tool to optimize health and performance. It's also the answer to your questions about supplementation.
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