Vitamins are an essential aspect of balanced nutrition. They are involved in a plethora of body processes and are important for regular body function. There are two main categories of vitamins that horses require: fat-soluble vitamins which include E, D, A and K and water-soluble which include B and C. Please note that there are […]
If you have spent any time in barns, chances are that you have seen some over conditioned horses. Equine obesity is a prevalent welfare concern and predisposes horses to serious health issues such as laminitis. This week’s blog post is going to dive into the research on some of the supplements that are marketed for […]
It is no secret that equine dietary supplements are a hot topic! This past weekend at the Can-Am Equine Expo one of my seminars focused on dietary supplements and how horse owners can critically evaluate the research behind the products they are purchasing. One of the concepts that was covered was the difference between active […]
Electrolytes supplements are commonly given to many horses, particularly in the summer months. When the temperature rises, the amount of sweat the horse produces increases. Additionally, in Ontario, our horses are often ridden more frequently in the warmer weather. What are electrolytes? Electrolytes are a class of minerals that dissociate into electrically charged ions in […]
As we enter into the warmer months here in Ontario, many horse owners will begin to use electrolyte supplementation products for their horse. This blog post is going to provide a brief overview of electrolyte supplementation and what recent research is telling us! Electrolytes Electrolytes are involved in many physiological processes. They play a role […]
As an independent equine nutritionist, I come across many horse owners that supplement their horses with some type of gut support product. This article is going to dive into some of the science behind probiotics! Let’s start today’s blog post with some definitions -> Probiotics: microbials that deliver live bacteria to the horse’s gastrointestinal tract and […]
Introduction If you think about it, the equine joint is pretty amazing. The joint must tolerate these extreme forces without pain or failure. Unfortunately, osteoarthritis is an extremely common career limiting health issue. Due to this, equine joint supplements are extremely popular. Prior to discussing the supplement ingredients in detail, understanding some of the basic […]
Why Feed Omega 3s? In equine nutrition, there is a big push for feeding omega-3s with all sorts of fancy oils on the market. The main underlying metabolic mechanism is that omega 3s are an anti-inflammatory fatty acid. These are required for basic physiological functions and are key components of many tissues and organs. In […]
The Supplement Industry The equine supplement industry is wild! There are an overwhelming number of options, and there seems to be a supplement for just about everything. As a horse owner, it can be challenging to know which ones are worth the money and which simply aren’t. Research has estimated that over 80% of horse […]
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