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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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How the Four Sixes Ranch Prepares Horses for Sale
| Emily Dickson, MS in Equine Nutrition
The Four Sixes Ranch shares how they manage the demands of sales prep season, what goes into preparing horses for sale, and what they want buyers to know when taking home a new horse.
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The 5 Most Common Horse Hydration Myths Debunked
| Emily Dickson, MS in Equine Nutrition
Let's use real science to debunk five of the most common horse hydration myths you've heard in the barn aisle.
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Behind the Scenes of Soundness: A Conversation with Dr. Keith Latson
| Emily Dickson, MS in Equine Nutrition
An expert interview with Dr. Keith Latson about how to truly support equine joint health and long-term soundness in performance horses.
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360-Degree Joint Health in Horses
| Emily Dickson, MS in Equine Nutrition
Let's dive into the key factors that contribute to equine joint health and how you can maximize your horse’s longevity and soundness.
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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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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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Horse Heart Coherence: The Connection Between Horses & Humans
| Sarah Welk Baynum, BS in Equine Business & Facility Management
Has the relationship with your heart horse been proven scientifically? Learn more about horse heart coherence here.
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How to Keep the Older Performance Horse Going Strong
| Casie Bazay, BS, NBCAAM (National Board Certification of Animal Acupressure and Massage)
Keeping any performance horse going is a feat, but add on some age, and there are other considerations you’ll want to keep in mind. Read more here!
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Upping Your Horse’s Mental Game
| Sarah Welk Baynum, BS in Equine Business & Facility Management
Mental stimulation for horses is an important part of training and overall horse health. Learn how to engage the equine mind here!
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Get Fit: 8 Tips for Conditioning Your Horse
| Abigail Boatwright
Before you saddle up for an event, make sure your horse is at his optimal fitness level for the required work. Here’s our top tips for conditioning horses.
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How to Train Your Equine Athlete for Longevity
| Casie Bazay, BS, NBCAAM (National Board Certification of Animal Acupressure and Massage)
Are you training your equine athlete for soundness and longevity? Click here for our best nutrition and horse training tips!
