Resource Library - Underweight Horses
The horse who has difficulty maintaining enough weight may suffer from a variety of conditions, including medical problems, poor dental health, insufficient microbial population in the hindgut, stress, and malnutrition. Aging, and the inherent circumstances that go with it, can lead to weight loss.
The good news is, that all of these can be conquered and the underweight horse can thrive again. The materials below offer insight into how to approach this problem.
"Feed Your Horse Like A Horse" (starting at $57.95)
- Dr. Getty's comprehensive reference offering you information on a vast variety of topics. "Chapter 12 -- Weight Management" offers detailed information on this topic.
Spotlight on Nutrition Books ($14.95)
Articles (Free)
- Underweight: Solutions for the Hard Keeper
- Do You Need to Analyze Your Hay?
- Feeding Flaxseeds - Do you have all the facts?
- Choose Hemp Instead of Soy!
- Four Directions Amino Acids Can Take - The Importance of Feeding Several Protein Sources
- Whole Food Options to Boost Protein Quality
- Chia Seeds - Nature's Tiny Miracle
- NEW!! Safely Putting on the Pounds: A Closer Look at Why Your Horse is Too Thin
Tips (Free)
- Black Oil Sunflower Seeds and Inflammation
- Camelina Oil - Ever Heard of It?
- Flax, Chia, or Fish Oil - Which is Best for Omega 3s?
- Evaluating Your Horse's Weight
Recorded Seminars ($9.95 each)
- Preparing for Winter
- A Clear View of Fat - Types, Sources and Benefits
- The Hard Keeper can be Helped
Interview Podcasts (Free)
Listen to Dr. Juliet Getty, special guest on Jim Swanner's, "All About Horses" radio program or Monty Roberts' Horsemanship radio as she discusses the following topic(s). Recordings are each 30 minutes in length.
- "The Aging Horse - Growing Hold with Dignity and in Good Health" - Interview with Jim Swanner
- "All About Laminitis" - Interview with Jim Swanner
Forage for Thought Newsletter (Free)
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