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Equine Insights
News and Resources for Equestrians
The Equine Insights is a platform that centralizes the
latest equine-related news from various sources, including
articles, videos, and updates from equestrian news outlets,
blogs, and social media.
Latest News.
Oct 15, 2020
Horse Power!
Pilatus Jet Equine Connection by Hans Erni
Environmentally Conscious New Model Launch - 24 Horse Hitch
You can dow... [Read more]
Oct 15, 2020
Horse Report Fall 2020
The fall issue of the UCDavis Horse Report is out.
This issue is focused on Equine Biosecurity, including:
How infec... [Read more]
Nov 21, 2019
Don't deck the stalls with these holiday hazards
Bad holiday décor choices by equine owners can truly become a matter of life or death. (It's nothing to horse around wit... [Read more]
Mar 17, 2019
To Psyllium or Not - Hay is the Answer!
Like many things for our horses, the basic, simple things in life are often the best. Check out this article by Monique ... [Read more]
Nov 30, 2017
Update on The Hardest Decisions
As I was updating and checking links, I found the link to Dr. Garlinghouse's iconic article on Deciding When It's Time, ... [Read more]
Nov 23, 2017
Winter Salt - and avoiding dehydration.
A quick reminder - don't skimp on the salt just because it's getting colder.
Even in the Southwest with the crazy weath... [Read more]
Sep 30, 2017
2017 NO Laminitis! October 27-28-29
This amazing sculpture by artist Lauri Slenning is installed on the Houghton Road median just south of 22nd street as pa... [Read more]
Jun 4, 2017
Nifty Conversion Calculator
conversion calculator - simply plug in the amount shown on the label, select the "units" (ppm, %, etc.) shown and the c... [Read more]
Apr 2, 2017
NO Laminitis! 2017 Coming to Tucson!
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Dec 19, 2015
You've Been Asking For This -
where to find it.
Equi-Analytical website. http://equi-analytical.com/nutrient-requirement-tables/
I'd like to thank e... [Read more]
Dec 17, 2015
The Itchies Are Coming!... Whoa - it's not even Winter yet!
Dr. Eleanor Kellon, VMD, well known leader and innovator in equine nutrition, has worked well for clients horses in the... [Read more]
Dec 9, 2015
Warm Days, Chilly Nights and a Cold Snap Moving In - Salt is for Winter, Too!
Just another reminder that these conditions in the Southwest can set up your horse to easily become dehydrated which can... [Read more]
Nov 25, 2015
Feed Naturally to Prevent Winter Colic - and Don't Forget the Salt!
Prevent Seasonal Colic and Ulcers Holistically by Joyce Harman, DVM from HolisticHorse.com
Not something we want to se... [Read more]
Nov 23, 2015
Updating Vitamin E
This has been a busy and challenging summer for me and it's good to finally be back on line - though it will still be so... [Read more]
Sep 4, 2015
Figuring Out What Works - and What Doesn't
I frequently enjoy reading David Ramey, DVM's interesting articles on his website and the variety of
comments they evo... [Read more]
Feb 25, 2015
Feeding Practices, Equine Dental Health - and Whiskers?
In the past twenty years I have only had one horse I've raised require dental floating. I have had rescues and "rehome" ... [Read more]
Nov 9, 2014
Styrofoam Pads - First Aid for Laminitis!
I was reminded today when looking online for some dental impression material for hoof packing that these styrofoam pads ... [Read more]
May 29, 2014
The Riding Instructor
The Riding Instructor
Don’t Trust Your Beginner Riders with a Beginner Instructor, Barbara Fox writes about one of her f... [Read more]
Dec 15, 2013
Immune System Support: the Basics
There are a lot of products out there which claim to support the immune system - some are beneficial and some are just u... [Read more]
Nov 26, 2013
Baby It's Cold Outside
The thermometer showed 42°F this morning - chilly for those of us used to the sunny warmth of Southern Arizona but just ... [Read more]
Nov 12, 2013
Caring for Horses Through Life and Death
The Horse Report, published by UCDavis Center for Equine Health, has always been one of my “go to” references.
UC Davi... [Read more]
Nov 7, 2013
A Little Holiday Fun if You'll Be in Arizona
The annual Cascabel Holiday Fair
and
Forever Home Donkey Rescue Open House
How is this equine nutrition related?... [Read more]
Oct 3, 2013
Vitamin E and Reactivating Desert Equine Balance Group
I just updated my web article on comparing Vitamin E costs, including links to sources and more information to help clar... [Read more]
Oct 1, 2013
NO Laminitis! 2013 Conference - It's a Wrap!
Awesome conference, lots of new information. Some of the best part for me was watching the wonderful expressions as peo... [Read more]
Aug 6, 2013
Iodine - Too Much or Not Enough?
In the latest issue of a well known equine publication, an article on thyroid dysfunction suggests that "...most equine ... [Read more]
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