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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
Dec 4, 20249 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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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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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
Sep 1, 20243 min read
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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
Aug 26, 20246 min read
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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
Aug 1, 20245 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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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
Nov 21, 20231 min read
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The Teff Hay Trap
A friendly reminder from a teff hay researcher to test your teff and do NOT assume!
On Course Equine Nutrition
Oct 9, 20234 min read
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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
Aug 28, 20239 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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How to Test Your Hay
All the steps and resources you need to take your first hay sample!
On Course Equine Nutrition
Nov 21, 20228 min read
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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
Nov 8, 20224 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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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
Jun 8, 20226 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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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
Jan 31, 20227 min read
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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
Jan 3, 20226 min read
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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...
On Course Equine Nutrition
Dec 13, 20215 min read
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