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Found 33 Results from Shannon Pratt-Phillips, PhD

Krill oil, shitake mushrooms and a horse eating.

New Trends in Supplementation

Krill oil, shitake mushrooms, resveratrol, Coenzyme Q10? A look at some of the more interesting products and compounds for horses.
By: Shannon Pratt-Phillips, PhD
A grey horse holding a feed bucket in its teeth.

Health and Nutrition ‘Fads’ That Have Gone Away

Horse owners are always keen to try a product that might improve their horse's health or performance, but some have fallen by the wayside.
By: Shannon Pratt-Phillips, PhD

CBD and Horses: Where Do We Stand?

There are still very limited studies of the efficacy of CBD products in equines; here is a look at what a few have discovered.
By: Shannon Pratt-Phillips, PhD

Chromium: What is It and Why Do Horses Need It?

Only recently recognized as a nutrient, chromium functions to improve glucose metabolism in ponies and horses.
By: Shannon Pratt-Phillips, PhD

The Importance of Iron in the Horse’s Diet

The equine body is quite efficient at regulating iron levels, making both iron deficiencies and overloads quite rare.
By: Shannon Pratt-Phillips, PhD.

Lean vs. Obese: Why Some Horses Gain More Weight

How is it that horses with the same diet and exercise schedule can be so different in weight and body condition score?
By: Shannon Pratt-Phillips, PhD

Feeding Senior Horses for a Long and Healthy Life

You can help ensure your aging horse remains vital and serviceable with a diet to maintain weight and boost the immune system.
By: Shannon Pratt-Phillips, PhD

Feeding and Management for Colic Prevention in Senior Horses

Older equines are at a higher risk of developing and dying from colic; here's how to make sure their nutrition and management are optimal.
By: Shannon Pratt-Phillips, PhD

The Hay-Free Diet: When Forage is Not an Option

There may be times when a horse cannot consume hay for a variety of reasons and still must be provided with ample fibre and nutrients.
By: Shannon Pratt-Phillips, PhD

Avoiding Explosions: Feeding the Volatile Equine Athlete

While a conscientious training program, adequate turnout and regular exercise can help keep a horse more steady, there are feeding strategies that can help.
By: Shannon Pratt-Phillips, PhD
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