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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:
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Choosing the right hay or concentrates
• Helping easy
and hard keepers
• How vitamins and minerals
work
• Recognizing and eliminating stress
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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
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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.
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