Resource Library - Dietary Fat

Fat, otherwise known as "lipids" is a major dietary contributor to your horse's overall health. Unlike carbohydrates and proteins, fat provides more than twice the amount of calories, making is a great way to fuel your horse's energy needs. 

But not all fat is the same. Some fatty substances can cause pain and inflammation and slow healing and recovery. Others can reduce inflammation, regulate immune function, and favorably impact metabolic conditions. 

 Articles (Free)

• Added Fat Improves Behavior
• Fat is Fat, Right? No - Check Your Omegas!
• Myth: A Shiny Horse is a Healthy Horse
• Omega 3 Supplements - the Old and the New
• Feeding Flax - Do You Have All the Facts?
• Whole Food Options to Boost Protein Quality
• Chia Seeds - Nature's Tiny Miracle
• Q&A with Dr. Juliet Getty about several important nutrition topics including supplementing essential fatty acids
• NEW! Your Horse Has a Question: Are You Feeding Me Omega 3s Every Day?

Tips (Free)

• Black Oil Sunflower Seeds and Inflammation
• Camelina Oil - Ever Heard Of It?
• Why Don't Horse's Need a Gall Bladder?
• Which Ground Flaxseeds Should You Choose - Golden or Brown?
• Flax, Chia, or Fish Oil - Which is Best for Omega 3s?
• What is an N-3 PUFA?
• What is Vegetable Oil?

Research Reflection (Free)

• Omega 3 Fatty Acid Supplementation during Pregnancy/Lactation Improves Learning Ability of Offspring

Recorded Seminars ($9.95 each)

• A Clear View of Fat - Types, Sources, and Benefits

Interview Podcasts (Free)

Listen to Dr. Juliet Getty, special guest on Monty Roberts' Horsemanship radio as she discusses the following topic(s). Recordings are each 30 minutes in length.

• The Impact of Feeding Oils and Fatty Feeds has on Your Horse's Overall Health. Also get a glimpse of what a consultation with Dr. Getty entails. - Monty Roberts' Horsemanship Radio 

"Feed Your Horse Like A Horse" (starting at $57.95)

• Dr. Getty's comprehensive reference offering you information on a vast variety of topics. See Chapter 3 - Fundamentals of Fat. 

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