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The Seven Sins of Selling Horses
*Selling horses is really rough, primarily, I think, because there is so much passion involved. And where there is an over abundance of...
On Course Equine Nutrition
Oct 25, 20216 min read
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Why Feed More than Hay? (Part 1: Calories)
*The elite, high intensity sport horse needs 2x the calorie intake each day compared to a same size horse at maintenance? Where do those...
On Course Equine Nutrition
Oct 18, 20214 min read
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Why Digestive Aids are Like Bits
*Is it possible to find the perfect bit or the perfect digestive aid for our horse(s)? Microbiome research on humans, mice and cattle is...
On Course Equine Nutrition
Oct 11, 20214 min read
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Supplement Warnings From The Top
*If you compete, you are likely familiar with the USEF and FEI, but how familiar are you with their drugs and medications rules? Inside...
On Course Equine Nutrition
Oct 4, 20217 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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Feed Room Fashion Show
*Yes, this is a ridiculous but entertaining competition! Between September 2021and January 2022, submit a photo of your fabulous feed...
On Course Equine Nutrition
Sep 13, 20212 min read
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How NOT to flood the pasture/paddock every time you fill the water trough.
*How NOT to flood the yard/barn/paddock every time that you fill the water tank! Includes 10 crowd-sourced hacks with pictures and links...
On Course Equine Nutrition
Sep 8, 20212 min read
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Strategies for Picky Eaters- 10 Tips from a Professional Herdsman
*What does showing cattle have to do with feeding horses you might ask? Well, there may actually be times when feeding horses like cattle...
On Course Equine Nutrition
Aug 30, 20216 min read
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101 Years Ago This Week
*I honor this historical week in August with a story about my home office. It's about generations of women, paint colors, decorations,...
On Course Equine Nutrition
Aug 16, 20213 min read
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3 Ways to Feed Horses "Naturally"
*We all want the best for our horses and for some that means feeding naturally. But what does that mean when our horses spend most of...
On Course Equine Nutrition
Aug 10, 20216 min read
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What is an Equine Nutritionist, Exactly?
Most horse owners have never consulted with an equine nutritionist? Learn about the qualifications to look for, what they do, how they do...
On Course Equine Nutrition
Aug 2, 20217 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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My Olympic Games & Hot Horse Show Plan
A collection of resources from the FEI, AAEP, National Weather Service and the CDC about safety for athletes competing in hot and humid...
On Course Equine Nutrition
Jul 19, 20216 min read
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10 Tips for Keeping Horses Comfortable in 100° Temperatures
How do we help our horses to be more comfortable (I'm assuming no one reading this has air conditioned barns) in the summer heat and how...
On Course Equine Nutrition
Jul 12, 20216 min read
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Booms Day 2021
Well, the Sullivan animal family survived the most dreaded of holidays. Since 1 am the morning of July 5th, 2020, I've been planning for...
On Course Equine Nutrition
Jul 7, 20213 min read
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How to Trial a New Supplement
Do these 3 things before you click PURCHASE on that new supplement! How do you know that a new supplement is working or not? I get this...
On Course Equine Nutrition
Jun 22, 20214 min read
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Equal parts horse owner and grass farmer
*My top three favorite pasture management resources are at the bottom! Take care of your grass and it will take care of your horse. For...
On Course Equine Nutrition
Jun 14, 20214 min read
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Gender Discrimination is a Big Part of my Professional Story
It's been eight years, and I'm still angry. Angry that I had so little control over my own destiny for so many years. I have vented my...
On Course Equine Nutrition
Jun 7, 20215 min read
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3 Ways to Grow Horse Babies
[Gallery of incredible cuteness at the end of this article.] Tis the season for baby pictures everywhere- horse babies of course- and...
On Course Equine Nutrition
May 25, 20215 min read
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My Insecurity Cure & Horse Show Update
Imagine my Insecurity Sandwich - layers of blackened frustration, putrified perfectionism, smothered with ego, and held together with two...
On Course Equine Nutrition
May 17, 20212 min read
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