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Found 62 Results from Shannon Pratt-Phillips

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.

What is the Difference Between First Cut and Second Cut Hay?

When/how many times a farmer cuts hay depends entirely on the growing season and weather; one ‘cut’ is not necessarily better than the other.
By: Shannon Pratt-Phillips, Ph.D.

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

The Advantages of ‘Trickle-Feeding’ and Your Horse’s Health

Feeding small meals many times per day provides horses with a slow and constant intake of feed, which is how their digestive tract has naturally evolved.
By: Shannon Pratt-Phillips, PhD

Optimum Mare Nutrition for Better Sport Horse Foals

A foal is reliant on the mare for its nutritional needs for up to 17 months during pregnancy and while nursing, so its dam's diet is crucial.
By: Shannon Pratt-Phillips, PhD

Chronobiology: Aligning Horse Training & Management with Nature

Research into natural internal rhythms in horses is unlocking information that can help in the timing of feeding, training, and other management decisions.
By: Shannon Pratt-Phillips, Ph.D.
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