While vitamins are essential organic compounds required in minute amounts to sustain equine life, Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) occupies a unique position in equine nutrition. Unlike humans who must consume
Author: Sheri Spencer, Cert. ENA CEMT PTS
Equine podiatry and hoof health represent a complex intersection of anatomy, mechanical forces, and systemic biochemistry. The hoof wall is not a static shield, but rather a dynamic, living structure
Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) — conventionally known as Equine Cushing’s Disease — is a progressive endocrine disorder commonly recognized in older horses. The condition develops when cells in the
In simple terms, inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury or infection. While acute, short-term inflammation is a vital part of the healing process, chronic inflammation occurs when the
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that acts as an essential antioxidant for horses. Horses need vitamin E in their diet because they cannot synthesize it on their own. Vitamin
Insulin dysregulation (ID) can be incredibly frustrating and difficult to manage, but it doesn’t have to mean a lifetime of frustration. ID is more common in easy-keeping, energy-efficient horses and
Whether you’re managing nutrition, adjusting feed, monitoring fitness, or tracking a horse’s body condition score, knowing your horse’s actual weight is one of the most valuable pieces of information you
Weight and body condition can be easy to overlook when you see your horse every day, but regular body condition scoring (BCS) is one of the simplest ways to monitor
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What does a pain-free, content horse really look like? Ongoing research aims to improve our horses’ experiences as partners in sport and life because studies have shown that even experienced
The muscles of the thoracic sling are key muscles that stabilize the chest, absorb concussion through the forelimbs, allow shoulder freedom, and support collection. I was contacted by the CEO
A dropped or hollowed back can be a critical roadblock in advancing the athletic development of the horse. More importantly than the sought-after aesthetics, it is a definitive indicator of