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Hay before grain, or vice versa?
By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. This is a recurring question that I receive. Which should be fed first – hay or grain? If you’re feeding correctly, this issue is truly a moot point because the horse...
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Respect the Power of the Horse’s Instincts
A letter from Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. The issue is still free choice forage feeding. I respect and honor the way horses are made—they are different—unique, really. In a suitable, native environment,...
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Dr. Getty’s Tip of the Month: Weighty Matters
Planning to medicate your horse? Deworm? Calculate feed? You absolutely need to know how much he or she weighs. But without a commercial scale, how do you do that? A weight tape provides an estimated...
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Fruits are Fabulous, Even for Insulin Resistant Horses!
By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Apples and bananas used to be the predominant fruits available in your grocery store during the fall and winter. But lately, you can find all sorts of off-season fruits,...
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NSC and ACTH – Double Trouble in the Fall
By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Horses are more likely to suffer from laminitis in the fall than any other time of year. Two reasons – high NSC (non-structural carbohydrates) from cooler nighttime...
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Feeding Flaxseeds – Do you have all the facts?
By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Do you feed your horse flaxseeds? You likely do. Good job! Flaxseeds are a wonderful source of fat, quality protein, water-soluble fiber, and have amazing health benefits....
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Dr. Getty’s Tip of the Month: Hay is missing key nutrients
Living pasture grasses and alfalfa are rich in fat and water-soluble vitamins, essential fatty acids, minerals, carbohydrates, and protein. But once they are cut, dried, and stored as hay, many...
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Dr. Getty’s Tip of the Month: Snow will NOT meet your horse’s water needs!
Piles of fluffy snow in your pasture – and a horse that nibbles at them – making you think your horse is all set for water this winter? Sorry. Think again, please! The main cause of colic during the...
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Double Trouble in the Fall
Seasonal Risk Factors for Laminitis by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Laminitis is inflammation of sensitive layers of tissue (laminae) inside the hoof in horses and other animals. Horses are more likely to...
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Dr. Getty’s Four Favorite Calming Ingredients
by Dr. Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. With travel and competition season just around the corner, “show nerves” are common. Agitated, nervous horses that are normally well behaved may benefit from nutritional...
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