News — Hoof

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Know Your Ingredients: Chelated Trace Minerals for Horses

Let's take a closer look at the importance of trace minerals in equine nutrition, and the benefits of using chelated trace minerals over non-chelated.

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Insulin Resistance and Laminitis: An Unhealthy Link

Horses with insulin resistance are at greater risk for laminitis, a painful and potentially crippling hoof condition. Managing diet and body weight is key to prevention.

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Feed the Feet: Improving Hoof Quality Through Nutrition

Hoof health is determined by several key factors, some of which are out of our hands. Fortunately, horse owners can control nutritional intake...

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The Gift Guide for Every Horse in the Barn

No two horses are exactly alike, but hang around long enough and you start to learn "the types." Certain traits and circumstances will differ, but the need for good nutrition is universal. 

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