Month: April 2016
Omega-3 Fatty Acid Sources
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Flax. Fish oil. Chia. Krill. Algae. By the time I write this there could be another source, also claiming to be the best for some reason. Do you need to supplement omega-3 fatty acids? If so, which source is best? Golden Flax Seeds Although research is lacking in horses, the […]
Tissue Mineral Analysis
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Mineral analysis, a hairy tool for preventive health. When Gold Medalist and three-time National Dressage Competitor Shannon Peters showed her nine-year-old Grand-Prix horse Flor De Selva in 2009, she had no idea that Lyme disease and chronic weakening would soon force her to retire the Westphalian gelding. The fat deposits […]
Recognizing & Reporting Equine Abuse and Neglect
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If you suspect a horse is not receiving adequate care, it is important to take proper steps to report it. We’ve all been there, though no one ever wants to be. You take a new back road route on your way to work, and notice a small herd of horses […]