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What It Takes to Run an Elite Stallion Program: Inside the Four Sixes
| Alex McCraw and Rob Franklin, DVM, DACVIM
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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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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$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.
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No Shortcuts: Addie Weil on Young Horses, Rodeo, and Playing the Long Game
| Alex McCraw, Keith Latson, and Rob Franklin, DVM, DACVS is a veterinary specialist in equine surgery and DVM, DACVIM
Pro Breakaway Roper Addie Weil dives into young horses, foundation, and finding confidence. From seasoned horses to developing colts, she shares the principles that shape her program and her life in and out of the arena.
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When the Temperature Drops, Joints Feel It First
| Alex McCraw and Rob Franklin, DVM, DACVIM
As temperatures drop, joints move differently. This article explains why cold weather exposes joint stress, how hauling adds strain, and why gut health plays a role in supporting horses through winter work.
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Immune Health in Horses: How the Gut Sets the Pace
| Alex McCraw
A horse’s immune strength begins in the gut. Learn how gut microbial balance helps maintain immune and digestive health.
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The Gut–Joint Axis in Horses: Why Healthy Digestion Means Healthy Movement
| Emily Dickson, MS in Equine Nutrition
How is the science of gut health connected to joint health, and what you can do to help your horse move comfortably, recover quickly, and perform at their best for the long haul?
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Explained: Gastric vs. Hindgut Ulcers in Horses
| Emily Dickson, MS in Equine Nutrition
What’s the difference between gastric vs. hindgut ulcers in horses? How can we help the horse maintain a healthy GI tract? Click here to learn more!
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7 Proven Risk Factors for Colic in Horses
| Sarah Welk Baynum, BS in Equine Business & Facility Management
Colic is a word that has the tendency to strike fear in the hearts of horse owners—and for good reason. Known as the number 1 killer of horses after old age, it is clearly a serious condition.
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Equine Digestive Anatomy 101
| Sarah Welk Baynum, BS in Equine Business & Facility Management
By understanding how the horse digestive system works, it can help us keep them healthier, fed correctly, and in turn, feeling their best.
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Understanding the Basics of Equine Behavior
| Sarah Welk Baynum, BS in Equine Business & Facility Management
Understanding the basics of horse behavior goes beyond body language. It also involves their feed regimen. Learn more here!
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The History and Evolution of Horsemanship
| Sarah Welk Baynum, BS in Equine Business & Facility Management
How has horsemanship evolved? How do we use the western horsemanship training methods today? Learn more here!
