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Float Your Own Manure
One crucial aspect of equine care is managing intestinal parasites. You can know which parasites your horse has by floating their manure.
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May 30, 20242 min read
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Horse Health - 5 Low Hanging Fruits
When it comes to your horse's health, avoiding problems is much less painful, frustrating, distressing and cheaper than treating them....
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May 28, 20242 min read
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I asked AI if Vet Bills have Increased since Pet Insurance was Introduced. What do you think it said?
I have a hypothesis that vet bills have sky-rocketed since pet insurance has become ubiquitous. Have you noticed that? On top of that,...
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May 13, 20242 min read
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Benefits of Strip Grazing
Strip grazing is a method of restricting grazing for horses that are prone to weight gain and also maintaining pasture across the season.
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Apr 25, 20241 min read
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Understanding Hay
Lucerne, Rhodes Grass, Oaten, and Teff Hay When it comes to equine nutrition, the type of hay you choose to feed your horse can make a...
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Apr 21, 20244 min read
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Rehabilitating Off the Track Thoroughbreds: 5 Practical Tips
The good news is that while OTTBs face many health & behavioural issues, these are predictable, which means you can anticipate solutions.
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Apr 12, 20244 min read
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Avoid the Vet Part 2
If you meet your horse's nutritional requirements - often diseases and syndromes from deficiencies never arise in the first place.
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Apr 4, 20243 min read
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Avoid the Vet Part 1
Aside from reproductive health, vets are only necessary when something is going wrong. Avoid reasons for a vet visit as much as possible.
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Mar 29, 20243 min read
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5 Effective Supplements at only 10g per day
Low dose supplements reduce costs and improve palatability for fussy eaters. Here are 5
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Mar 25, 20243 min read
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Big Impacts at only 10 grams per day
Here are 5 natural supplements that offer a wide range of benefits at just 10g per day.
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Mar 18, 20243 min read
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Understanding Big Head in Horses
Big head, also known as nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism, is a condition that affects horses, particularly those on a high grain di
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Mar 13, 20242 min read
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The Case Against Pellets
At Sound Advice, we are frequently asked by clients which pelleted feed we recommend. That's like a parent asking whether we would...
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Feb 16, 20243 min read
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The Key to a Strong and Healthy Horse: Building Topline
A strong and well-developed topline not only enhances your horse's appearance but also plays a crucial role in overall performance and...
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Feb 10, 20243 min read
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Demystifying Oils: What's Good. What's Not
The important thing when considering oil for horses is that higher omega 3s are anti-inflammatory, and oils higher in omega 6s are...
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Jan 31, 20242 min read
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Let's Get Real About Itch
Now is the time you will see FB & Insta ads showing magical fixes for Itch. The reality is - there is not 1 fix but a suite of solutions.
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Jan 17, 20243 min read
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What Is Tying-Up?
Symptoms of rhabdomyolysis (tying up) include muscle stiffness, fatigue, excess sweating, dark urine and a high temperature.
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Jan 2, 20242 min read
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What Not to Feed Your HorseĀ
Proper nutrition plays a crucial role in your horse's health and well-being. The main source of calories for horses is forage. Avoiding...
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Dec 24, 20232 min read
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The Best Supplement Ever
Salt. Yes, salt. Salt is essential for horses for several reasons : Muscle contraction and nerve impulses: Sodium, a component of salt,...
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Dec 18, 20232 min read
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Universal Diet: What do we feed our own horses?
Thank you to one of our subscribers for submitting this question. If you have a question, please reply to this email. We have 9 horses at...
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Dec 13, 20233 min read
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There's a Natural Alternative to Bute.
Comparing Devil's Claw and MSM to Bute for Pain Relief in Horses When it comes to pain relief for horses, there are several options...
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Dec 7, 20232 min read
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