NUTRITION AND FEEDING
Diet and nutrition protocols, important information, instructions, and advice for horses and dogs.
Horse Feed Preservatives: Better Living Through Chemistry
At a recent seminar I gave in Wellington, Florida, several questions were raised in the audience about certain preservatives in ...
The Wonders of HSCAS: Healing Clay for Horses
On my frequent journeys down the rabbit hole of research, I stumbled upon a silicate clay designated in scientific terms ...
Whole Food Nutrients: The Body’s Top Choice
Before there was much specific talk of whole food nutrients, there was a simpler question: HOW ARE NUTRIENTS DELIVERED TO ...
Nutritionism: Understanding Ingredients, Understanding Food
Before jumping into nutritionism, let's think about ingredients for a moment. When we read the labeled contents of most commercial ...
Processed Horse Feed: The Great Compromise
The advantages of commercially processed horse feed: There is no question that commercially processed horse feed has provided convenience to ...
The Amazing Healing Power of Smectite Clay
I want to go into some detail on the benefits of smectite clay for horses, but first, I confess: In ...
Winter Mash for Horses
For years I have been making a Christmas mash for the horses. I enjoy preparing the mashes and watching the ...
A Fig for All Reasons
Figs are a member of the mulberry family and are believed to have been cultivated in Egypt. They became a ...
Almond Joy: Choosing Almonds for Horses
While the health benefits of almonds for humans are well documented, almonds for horses are not yet as thoroughly researched ...
Anhidrosis Protocol Options
Anhidrosis in horses does not have a true, known cause, although there are many speculations on its etiology. Often, the ...
Treating the Ulcer Horse: True Balance vs. Tum-Ease
Knowing when to use True Balance or Tum-Ease supplement can make a significant difference in the overall healing of horses ...
Feeding Horses for Spring Balance
As spring creeps up, the body systems go from the slumber and store mode to a more active spring-cleaning phase ...