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Fueling a Legacy: 6666 Equine Supplements and Parsons Mounted Cavalry
| Rob Franklin and Alex McCraw, DVM, DACVIM
Tradition does not preserve itself. It takes people who believe it is worth carrying forward. Here is the story of Parsons Mounted Cavalry and why 6666 Equine Supplements is proud to fuel them.
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The Trade-Off: What Common Medications Like Bute, Lasix, and Omeprazole Are Actually Doing to Your Horse's Gut
| Alex McCraw and Rob Franklin, DVM, DACVIM
Bute, Lasix, and omeprazole have gut trade-offs most people never consider. We asked the vets your questions. Here is what is actually happening inside your horse.
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What It Takes to Run an Elite Stallion Program: Inside the Four Sixes
| Rob Franklin, Keith Latson, and Alex McCraw, DVM, DACVIM and DVM, DACVS is a veterinary specialist in equine surgery
Fit, not fat. Bred with purpose. Dr. Nathan Canaday pulls back the curtain on what it takes to run the Four Sixes stallion program.
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New World Screwworm Has Reached Texas. Here Is What Every Horse Owner Needs to Know.
| Rob Franklin, Keith Latson, and Alex McCraw, DVM, DACVIM and DVM, DACVS is a veterinary specialist in equine surgery
New World Screwworm is now in Texas. Any open wound is an entry point, even a tick bite. Here is what every horse owner needs to know and what to do immediately.
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When the Treatment Ends: Why Ulcers Come Back After Omeprazole and How to Stop It
| Alex McCraw
Stopping omeprazole is not the finish line. Here is what happens to your horse's stomach after treatment ends and what you can do about it.
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Building It to Last: Britta Strain’s Program, Golden Cloud, and the Mares Behind It
| Alex McCraw
Britta Strain is building more than a winning horse. She is building a program that lasts. Here is an inside look at the mares, the babies, and the vision behind it all.
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No Hour Is Wasted: Branding Day at the Four Sixes Ranch
| Alex McCraw
Big country. Long days. Horses that never quit and cowboys that won't either. Here is what a branding day looks like on the legendary Four Sixes Ranch.
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On the Road with Josh Sleeman: $2 Million in the Cutting Pen
| Alex McCraw
You won't hear it from him. But Josh Sleeman just crossed $2 million in lifetime cutting earnings, one run at a time. Here's the principles that lay the foundation of his success.
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Joint Injections vs. Joint Supplements: What Your Vet Wants You to Know
| Alex McCraw and Rob Franklin, DVM, DACVIM
Joint injections and supplements do not do the same job. Here's what each one actually does, what most programs miss, and how to build a joint health plan that holds up long term.
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Does your horse have a leaky gut?
| Alex McCraw and Rob Franklin, DVM, DACVIM
When the gut breaks down, everything follows. Here's what leaky gut actually is, what causes it in performance horses, and how to support the barrier from the inside out.
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Recognizing the Early Signs of Lameness in Your Horse
| Alex McCraw
A horse's body whispers before it shouts. Here's how to catch the early signs of lameness and the practical management habits that make a difference.
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$100,000 Before Adulthood
| Alex McCraw
Sarah Rose Jons just crossed $100,000 in lifetime earnings before adulthood. Here's a look at the horsemanship, the horses, and the program keeping them all going.
