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Colic Is Rarely Random: The 7 Proven Risk Factors and What to Do About Them
| Rob Franklin, DVM, DACVIM · Keith Latson, DVM, DACVS · Alex McCraw
Colic is rarely random. Research has identified seven proven risk factors, and most of them come down to management decisions made every single day. Here is what the science says and how to lower the odds.
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Break the Cycle: Why Ulcers Keep Coming Back and What to Do About It
| Rob Franklin, DVM, DACVIM · Keith Latson, DVM, DACVS · Alex McCraw
40 to 90 percent of performance horses have ulcers. Most get treated. Most come back. Here is why and what to do about it according to the vets behind 6666 Equine Supplements.
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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 · Rob Franklin, DVM, DACVIM · Keith Latson, DVM, DACVS
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
| Alex McCraw
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 · 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
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 · 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 · Keith Latson, DVM, DACVS
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.
