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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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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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10 Equine Supplement Red Flags To Watch Out For
My top ten red flags for equine supplements of all kinds!
On Course Equine Nutrition
May 1, 20246 min read
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An Electrolyte Supplement Comparison
A comparison of equine electrolyte supplements on the marketplace.
On Course Equine Nutrition
Feb 13, 20246 min read
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The Cost of Feeding Horses in 2024: California vs Montana
Comparing average daily costs of feeding horses between Montana and California. Do you want to know?
On Course Equine Nutrition
Jan 22, 20246 min read
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Algae Supplements for Chronic Respiratory Disease? A Comparison
Algal DHA and spirulina are becoming popular ingredients in horse supplements with many claims. Let's compare your options!
On Course Equine Nutrition
Dec 4, 202311 min read
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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!
On Course Equine Nutrition
Nov 5, 20234 min read
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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...
On Course Equine Nutrition
Jun 1, 20236 min read
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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...
On Course Equine Nutrition
May 26, 20234 min read
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What is a Complete Feed?
It's a phrase with a lot of connotations, but only one specific meaning in the feed industry!
On Course Equine Nutrition
May 22, 20235 min read
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Keeping Score: A Xanax for your Equine Nutrition Anxiety
Our equestrian industry is riddled with anxiety of many forms, and the "equine nutrition" anxiety form is one of the most common. What...
On Course Equine Nutrition
Dec 12, 202210 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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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...
On Course Equine Nutrition
Sep 13, 20222 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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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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Frustrations About Weight
*I am currently sharing the frustration of weight tapes alongside several clients and want to let you all know that you are not alone!...
On Course Equine Nutrition
Sep 22, 20214 min read
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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
On Course Equine Nutrition
Jul 28, 202117 min read
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