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On Course Equine Nutrition
- Aug 10, 2021
- 6 min
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...
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On Course Equine Nutrition
- Aug 2, 2021
- 7 min
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...
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On Course Equine Nutrition
- Jul 28, 2021
- 17 min
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
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On Course Equine Nutrition
- Jul 19, 2021
- 6 min
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...
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On Course Equine Nutrition
- Jul 12, 2021
- 6 min
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...
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On Course Equine Nutrition
- Jul 7, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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On Course Equine Nutrition
- Jun 22, 2021
- 4 min
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...
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On Course Equine Nutrition
- Jun 14, 2021
- 4 min
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...
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On Course Equine Nutrition
- Jun 7, 2021
- 5 min
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...
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On Course Equine Nutrition
- May 25, 2021
- 5 min
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...
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On Course Equine Nutrition
- May 17, 2021
- 2 min
My Insecurity Cure & Horse Show Update
Imagine my Insecurity Sandwich- layers of blackened frustration, putrified perfectionism, smothered with ego, and held together with two...
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On Course Equine Nutrition
- May 12, 2021
- 2 min
Insecurity Sandwich
I ride- competitively- in the sport of three day eventing, and the first horse show event of 2021 is this weekend. I just received my...
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On Course Equine Nutrition
- May 3, 2021
- 4 min
Occam's Razor and the Dunning-Kruger Effect in Horse Nutrition
Not many, except the nerdiest of nutrition nerds, will read this article, but I have found it to be a fun way to empty my thoughts and,...
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On Course Equine Nutrition
- Apr 28, 2021
- 3 min
[Your secret weapon] 5 steps to predict water consumption
As show/riding season gets under way, we will be traveling longer distances in warmer weather, horses will be sweating more profusely in...
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On Course Equine Nutrition
- Apr 20, 2021
- 3 min
Money Where Your Horse's Mouth Is: The Equine Microbiome Project & The Future of Nutrition Research
I'm imagining a future where the equestrian community puts half the money we spend on supplements into credible equine nutrition...
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Natalie Sullivan, MS PAS
- Apr 12, 2021
- 4 min
Coprophagy stands for GROSS
Very, very few things make me gag, but my four year old OTTB going to town on her pasture mate's fresh manure pile is definitely one of...
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Natalie Sullivan, MS PAS
- Apr 5, 2021
- 4 min
Parasite Problems: Part III (Squeamish Horse Owners Read with Caution)
How often do we confuse parasite problems with gastric ulcers? That is the question that came to mind this morning as I picked pens in...
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Natalie Sullivan, MS PAS
- Mar 29, 2021
- 4 min
Wood Chewing: 5 Constructive Ways to Prevent Destruction
Sometimes I wonder if my horses are part beaver! More than one evergreen pine, deciduous tree, lilac bush and burn pile has been chewed...
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Natalie Sullivan, MS PAS
- Mar 22, 2021
- 6 min
6 Dangers of Slow Feeders
*The use of slow feeders has exploded in recent years due to increasing rates of obesity, rising risk of laminitis, and greater awareness...
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