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Feed Your Horse Like a Horse

Author : Juliet M. Getty

Publisher : Dog Ear Publishing

Page : 486 pages

File Size : 15,80 MB

Release : 2009

Category : Horses

ISBN : 1608442144

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Feeding is the foundation of every horse's health, and every owner cares about it, but answers can be hard to find. Based on solid science and the author's long experience, Feed Your Horse Like A Horse illuminates the secrets of equine nutrition and points the way toward lifelong vitality for your horse. Part I explains the physiology of the horse's digestion and nutrient use; Part II offers recommendations for specific conditions such as insulin resistance and laminitis, as well as discussion about feeding through the life stages, from foals to athletes to aged horses. Whether you are a novice horse owner or a seasoned professional, Feed Your Horse Like A Horse will be your most valuable resource on equine nutrition. You'll begin in Section 1 with an up-to-date overview of nutrition and horse physiology that is designed for everyone, from the novice to the lifelong horseman. Section 2 will empower you to make the right feeding decisions that support your horse's innate needs, regardless of his condition or activity type. As a reference book, you have the freedom to choose which sections to read. Topics include: - Choosing the right hay or concentrates - Helping easy and hard keepers - How vitamins and minerals work - Recognizing and eliminating stress - Importance of salt and other electrolytes - Treating insulin resistance - Reducing the risk of laminitis - Recovery for the rescued horse - Nutrient fundamentals - Dealing with genetic disorders - Managing allergies - Alleviating arthritis - Diagnosing equine Cushing's disease - Preventing ulcers and colic - Feeding treats safely - Pregnancy and lactation - Feeding the orphaned foal - Optimizing growth - Optimizing athletic work and performance - Changing needs as horses age - Considerations for donkeys and mules Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. is a consultant, speaker, and writer in equine nutrition. A retired university professor and winner of several teaching awards, Dr. Getty presents seminars to horse organizations and works with individual owners to create customized nutrition plans designed to prevent illness and optimize their horses' overall health and performance. Based in beautiful rural Bayfield, Colorado, Dr. Getty runs a consulting company, Getty Equine Nutrition, LLC (GettyEquineNutrition.com), through which she helps horse owners locally, nationally, and internationally. The well-being of the horse remains Dr. Getty's driving motivation, and she believes every horse owner should have access to scientific information in order to give every horse a lifetime of vibrant health.



Eat Like a Pig, Run Like a Horse

Author : Anastacia Marx de Salcedo

Publisher : Simon and Schuster

Page : 202 pages

File Size : 14,68 MB

Release : 2022-07-05

Category : Health & Fitness

ISBN : 1643138367

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There is no magic pill. There is no perfect diet. Could it be that our underlying assumption—that what we’re eating is making us fat and sick—is just plain wrong? To address the rapid rise of “lifestyle diseases” like diabetes and heart disease, scientists have conducted a whopping 500,000 studies of diet and another 300,000 of obesity. Journalists have written close to 250 million news articles combined about these topics. Yet nothing seems to halt the epidemic. Anastacia Marx de Salcedo’s Eat Like a Pig, Run Like a Horse looks not just to data-driven science, but to animals and the natural world around us for a new approach. What she finds will transform the national debate about the root causes of our most pervasive diseases and offer hope of dramatically reducing the number who suffer—no matter what they eat. It all began with her own medical miracle—she has multiple sclerosis but has discovered that daily exercise was key to keeping it from progressing. And now, new research backs up her own experience. This revelation prompted Marx de Salcedo to ask what would happen if people with lifestyle illnesses put physical activity front and center in their daily lives? Eat Like a Pig, Run Like a Horse takes us on a fascinating journey that weaves together true confessions, mad(ish) scientists, and beguiling animal stories. Marx de Salcedo shows that we need to move beyond our current diet-focused model to a new, dynamic concept of metabolism as regulated by exercise. Suddenly the answer to good health is almost embarrassingly simple. Don’t worry about what you eat. Worry about how much you move. In a few years’ time, adhering to a finicky Keto, Paleo, low-carb, or any other special diet to stay healthy will be as antiquated as using Daffy’s Elixir or Dr. Bonker’s Celebrated Egyptian Oil—popular “medicines” from the 1800s—to cure disease. And just as the 19th-century health revolution was based on a new understanding that the true cause of malaria, tuberculosis, and cholera was microorganisms, so the coming 21st-century one will be based on our new understanding that exercise is the only way to metabolic health. Fascinating and brilliant, Eat Like a Pig, Run Like a Horse is primed to usher in that new era.



Healthy As a Horse

Author : Angie Wells

Publisher :

Page : 124 pages

File Size : 20,13 MB

Release : 2020-03-09

Category :

ISBN : 9780578658889

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No matter what your horse's health is currently like, Healthy as a Horse offers an age old, natural, yet forgotten framework for improving the quality of your horse's life; raising the bar of their wellness and allowing your horse to experience the vibrant health they deserve.Angie Wells, internationally known expert on natural horse health, reveals practical principles that will empower you with the roadmap you need to transform the results you get with your horse's health and care.If your horse isn't greeting you at the gate, is resistant or dull to your cues, or is experiencing negative health conditions... It isn't your fault. And contrary to what some vets and equine professionals might lead you to believe, it certainly isn't normal!Healthy as a Horse will revolutionize the way you think about and approach your horse's care and lifestyle; equipping you with the tools and information you need to optimize your horse's performance, reinvigorating their zest for life, and accessing the "horse play" and exuberance they are naturally known for.



A Healthy Horse the Natural Way

Author : Catherine Bird

Publisher : Globe Pequot

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 14,74 MB

Release : 2006-04

Category : Medical

ISBN : 9781592289288

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Just as more and more people are embracing a natural approach to their health and well-being, many horse owners are turning to ways they can use natural therapies with their horses. This book discusses a complete approach and how to use a combination of the therapies in conjunction with veterinary treatment.



The Essential Hoof Book

Author : Susan Kauffmann

Publisher : Trafalgar Square Books

Page : 933 pages

File Size : 38,84 MB

Release : 2018-01-01

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1570768536

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The equine hoof is a complex marvel of natural engineering, built to withstand tremendous forces and able to adapt to an astonishing range of environmental conditions. It also changes daily–for better or for worse–in response to external and internal factors. Few horse owners have the opportunity to acquire a deep understanding of the hoof, which limits their ability to advocate on their horses’ behalf and make informed decisions about hoof care and management. This book is the first resource of its kind to combine the most current and useful information available, gleaned from the research and wisdom of top hoof experts around the world, with a unique “hands-on” approach. The authors provide basic terms and anatomy, clearly illustrate the differences between healthy and unhealthy feet, discuss biomechanics and management concerns, and cover the causes, treatments, and prevention of commonly encountered problems, including laminitis, white line disease, and thrush. Along the way, readers are given activities to help them better analyze and understand the most important aspects of equine hoof health, such as hoof balance, depth of sole, and point of breakover. Easy–to–follow language, over 400 full–color photographs, and do–it–yourself exercises promise to empower horse owners and caretakers of all experience levels with the tools they need to accurately assess hoof health and keep their horses as sound and happy as possible.



Equine Applied and Clinical Nutrition

Author : Raymond J. Geor

Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences

Page : 695 pages

File Size : 23,38 MB

Release : 2013-01-31

Category : Medical

ISBN : 0702054186

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Equine Applied and Clinical Nutrition is a comprehensive text resource on the nutrition and feeding management of horses. Over 20 experts from around the world share their wisdom on a topic of central relevance to all equine practitioners and the equine community generally. Both basic and applied (including healthy and diseased animals) nutrition and feeding management of horses and other equids (i.e. ponies, donkeys, wild equids) are covered. The book will appeal to a wide audienc: undergraduate and post-graduate students in equine science and veterinary medicine, veterinarians, equine nutritionists, horse trainers and owners. The clinical component will strengthen the appeal for equine veterinarians. Equine Applied and Clinical Nutrition will be a "must have" for anyone involved in the care of horses, ponies and other equids. The book is divided into 3 parts: - Basic or core nutrition in this context refers to digestive physiology of the horse and the principles of nutrition. - Applied nutrition deals with the particular types of foods, and how to maintain an optimum diet through various life stages of the horse. You might characterize this aspect as prevention of disease through diet. - Clinical nutrition covers various diseases induced by poor diet, and their dietary treatment and management. It also looks at specific feeding regimes useful in cases disease not specifically induced by diet. - Authoritative, international contributions - Strong coverage of clinical aspects either omitted from or only sparsely dealt with elsewhere - Full colour throughout - The only clinical equine nutrition book



The Horse's Pain-Free Back and Saddle-Fit Book

Author : Joyce Harman

Publisher : Trafalgar Square Books

Page : 499 pages

File Size : 49,88 MB

Release : 2018-02-01

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 1570768935

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When your horse suddenly develops a performance problem or a bad attitude and neither seem to be remedied by new training techniques or medical care, you often face months—even years—of frustration and career limitation. Dr. Joyce Harman, veterinarian and respected saddle-fitting expert, states that 75 percent of horses with such issues are simply reacting to pain caused by ill-fitting saddles. And, as she explains in this thorough and highly illustrated book, poor saddle fit can be corrected with patience and know-how.



Introduction to Horse Nutrition

Author : Zoe Davies

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 261 pages

File Size : 15,91 MB

Release : 2009-09-28

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1405169982

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If you are studying horse nutrition at an introductory level, then this is the ideal book for you. It covers the current syllabuses set out by equine science and management courses, and is particularly suitable for those who lack background knowledge in science. Nutrition has long been recognised as a vital part of horse care. It is important for optimal horse health, reproduction, sustained performance and general well being. This book is invaluable for horse owners, trainers and breeders. Features: Student friendly, with key summary points at the end of each chapter and lots of helpful tables and images. Covers the fundamentals of horse nutrition including daily nutrient requirements (using the latest National Research Council data). Information on nutraceuticals and the nutritional management of health-related problems, such as Equine Metabolic Syndrome, Laminitis and PPID (Cushing’s syndrome).



Original Horse Bible, 2nd Edition

Author : Moira C. Reeve

Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing

Page : 844 pages

File Size : 48,90 MB

Release : 2021-10-19

Category : Pets

ISBN : 1637410484

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The most comprehensive single volume dedicated to horses, Original Horse Bible, 2nd Edition is a celebration of the long relationship that humans and horses enjoy, written by two highly regarded horsewomen, the late Moira C. Allen and Sharon Biggs. Covering an array of topics that span the world of horses, from evolution and domestication to horseback riding, training, competing, and more, this complete guide is a must-have for any avid horse-lover! With detailed profiles of 175 horse breeds, over 100 training and behavior tips, more than 50 riding, grooming, and health takeaways, and so much more, the Original Horse Bible belongs on the shelves of anyone who admires these magnificent creatures. This second edition includes new sections on advances in imaging technology and medications, as well as updated information on saddles, bits, poisonous plants, deworming practices, and natural horsemanship.



Backyard Horsekeeping

Author : Joan Fry

Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield

Page : 421 pages

File Size : 35,12 MB

Release : 2007-05-01

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 1461749190

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Experienced backyard horsekeeper Joan Fry leads the prospective horse owner through the process of assessing suitable land; choosing a veterinarian and farrier; constructing and furnishing a small barn, paddock, and arena; purchasing a horse; and feeding and care. Of special value to both novice and experienced owners are the sections on feed, which take into account the most up-to-date nutrition research, and training the horse for safe and enjoyable trail riding. Written with encouraging cheer and plenty of “horse sense,” Backyard Horsekeeping leads the way to maintaining and enjoying your own horse on your own property.



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