Day: October 30, 2008

DISEASES OF DIETARY ORIGIN

The axiom “You are what you eat” does have relevance to horses with regard to health and well-being. Although horses have evolved to eat plant material, not all plants are safe to eat. Some food substances directly exert toxic effects, while others grow fungi that do so. Availability and type of food are important issues to intestinal health and nutritional balance. In addition, imbalances of nutritional compounds such as microminerals, energy, carbohydrates, and protein can have adverse effects on equine health. Let’s review some of the more common dietary problems that affect various organ systems. Continue reading…

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American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame Seeks Nominations

America’s Horse, October 28, 2008 – Do you know of a special human or horse candidate who deserves to be in the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame? The Hall of Fame is seeking nominations of men, women and horses who have influenced the American Quarter Horse or the American Quarter Horse Association to be considered for induction into the prestigious Hall for 2010. Nominations are due by December 1, 2008. Any AQHA member who has impacted the American Quarter Horse industry as a promoter, breeder, competitor, trainer or in other ways as a contributor of his

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