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Author Archives: Emily L.
Changing Hay Sources for Horses
As a horse owner, I have moved quite a few horses around and recently moved my gelding to a new boarding facility, so thought this would be a good opportunity to share one aspect of my experience. To help maintain …
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Posted in Care and Management, Hay/Pasture
Tagged as changing hay, feeding hay, hay for horses, hay quality
Posted in Care and Management, Hay/Pasture
Tagged as changing hay, feeding hay, hay for horses, hay quality
Activity Levels for Horse Feed Directions
When feed companies formulate horse feeds, one of the steps involved is determining how much of a particular feed a horse would need to eat. Within that, horses of different activity levels will require different amounts of feed to meet …
Feeding “George”: A Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy (PSSM) Horse
Previously, I introduced you to George, my ‘Heinz-57’ PSSM positive horse. Though his test results came back positive for Type 1 PSSM, his diagnosis does not mean his athletic career is over. With some diligence and routine, George is able …
Meet “George”: A Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy (PSSM) Horse
I’m proud to introduce you to George, a “Heinz-57” draft cross, and my current equine partner. He is the result of a ½ Thoroughbred, ½ Percheron (dam) x ½ Hanoverian, ½ Paint horse (sire). I’ve had the privilege of knowing …
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Posted in Care and Management, Diseases and Disorders, Feeding Management
Tagged as adjusting your feeding program, balance, Feeding Properly, PSSM
Posted in Care and Management, Diseases and Disorders, Feeding Management
Tagged as adjusting your feeding program, balance, Feeding Properly, PSSM
