- Oct 17, 2022
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Eleanor Kellon, VMD
All hay requires some protein/amino acids and/or mineral balancing but this is highly variable even within a geographical region and is best done by analyzing the hay to see what the starting point tr...Read more
Posted inVitamins and Minerals, Weight Management, Equine, salt, vitamins and minerals
- Jul 12, 2022
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Eleanor Kellon, VMD
Interest in keeping donkeys as horse companions is growing. While it's probably true that both species would prefer the company of their own, the fact is they do get along very well once the horse get...Read more
Posted inEquine
- May 31, 2022
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Eleanor Kellon, VMD
Question:
What is the best way to supplement/provide electrolytes when a horse is given Lasix prior to competition? My vet seemed unsure and said to provide an electrolyte supplement daily at "manufa...Read more
Posted inAsk The Vet, Electrolytes, Equine, electrolytes, Lasix, salt, Lyte-Now Paste and Pro Lyte Pellets
- Jun 15, 2021
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The Superfood Dude
Dressage Places unique demands on the tendons, ligaments, facia and muscle.
The exquisite control and at times suspension required of a dressage horse seems effortless during a good performance but i...Read more
Posted inEquine, Performance and Muscle, Equine, Dressage Horse, Uckele, Muscle Eq, Tendon EQ, tendons and ligaments, horses and soft tissues
- Jun 25, 2020
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The Superfood Dude
TOPICALS FOR TEMPORARY EXERCISE-RELATED MUSCLE SORENESS
When anything is bothering their horse, the tendency of many people is to look for a drug to take care of it but in the case of muscle sorene...Read more
Posted inEquine, Joint and Inflammation Support, Performance and Muscle, Topical Body Care and Equine