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Health: Supplements
from the pages of Horse Journal
Safe Vitamin E And Selenium Intakes
Vitamin E and selenium supplements
abound--and for good reason. Severe deficiencies can cause life-threatening
muscle and nervous-system diseases. But these nutrients do far more in the
horse's body than protect muscles. As critical antioxidants, they protect the
immune-system cells from... | read »
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Health: Supplements
from the pages of Trail Rider
Hoof Thrush Treatment for Horses
Colder, danker weather is prime conditions to weaken your horse's hooves and to strengthen those organisms that cause such conditions as thrush. Thrush -- that serious hoof disease characterized by a thick, black, foul-smelling discharge -- can, if not treated, eventually harm the hoof's support... | read »
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Health: Supplements
from the pages of Perfect Horse
AntioxidantsDefenders of Health in Horses
Antioxidants are substances that protect against free radicals. "Radical" is
a chemical term--and an appropriate one at that. It's an atom or a molecule that
has an odd number of electrons in its outer shell. Electrons circle the nucleus
of an atom like planets around the sun, and at set... | read »
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Health: Supplements
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Vitamin E Deficiency Causes Rare Neurological Disorder
Horse specialists at Casenovia College in New York are urging
horse owners to have their hay analyzed for vitamin E content as well as other
essential nutrients. The college lost a horse to a rare disorder called Equine
Motor Neuron Disease (EMND) caused by a lack of vitamin E in the diet.... | read »
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Health: Supplements
from the pages of Horse Journal
Performance Products Claim To Charge Up Your Horse
Many
"performance" supplements have hit the market. What exactly is a "performance"
supplement? In the broadest sense, it should be something that will help your
horse perform better. Turns out, though, that manufacturers have some widely
differing ideas about what ingredients are... | read »
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Health: Supplements
from the pages of Horse Journal
Magnesium And Thiamine Are No. 1 Nutrients For Calming Horses
If you're
looking for a quick-fix tranquilizer alternative that will instantly transform
your horse into an automaton, this article isn't for you. Anyone with
a horse that is too strong, too energetic,
too eager, too forward for the job
they want done, or for their level
of riding... | read »
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Health: Supplements
from the pages of Horse Journal
Horse Body Wisdom: Absorption Of Vitamins
Your
horse, like every living thing, relies on vitamins for a variety of body
functions and would die without them. So, yes, your horse needs vitamins. However, that doesn't necessarily mean
you need to supplement them above and beyond what's in his current
diet.
Whether
or not your... | read »
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Health: Supplements
from the pages of Trail Rider
Easy-Dose Platinum Paks for Horses on Trail
Platinum Performance's new Platinum Paks are daily doses of the company's
most popular supplements packaged in easy-to-use, stay-fresh pouches
personalized with your horse's name. Choose premixed, premeasured supplements
designed for hoof, joint and/or high-performance care. Or, create a... | read »
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Health: Supplements
from the pages of Trail Rider
Horseshoer's Secret Deep-Penetrating Horse Hoof Conditioner
Snow and ice are hard on horse hooves, causing cracks and chips; dry climates can
impact hooves any time of year. Help keep your horse's hooves in top form with
Horseshoer's Secret Deep-Penetrating Hoof Conditioner, distributed by Farnam .
This conditioner is high in essential fatty acids and... | read »
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Health: Supplements
from the pages of Trail Rider
Horse Hoof-Care Kit
Mustad Inc. now offers a collection of four of its popular products in a
free, reusable tack box. The Hoof-Care Package includes: Thrush Buster thrush
treatment/prevention; Tuff Stuff hoof hardener and sealer; Power Pick hoof pick;
and Right Balance treats with key ingredients designed to... | read »
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