Could Waiting For A Horse to Roll Delay Colic Care?
By Dr Chris Mortensen, PhD Equine Physiologist When people think of colic, they often picture a horse pawing, sweating and rolling. These signs are serious. But waiting for a horse...
Equine Nutrition Articles
Could Better Gut Health Be One of the Most Overlooked Ways to Reduce Colic Risk?
By Dr Chris Mortensen, PhD Equine PhysiologistColic is one of the biggest health concerns for horse owners, but it isn't a single disease. It is a term used to describe...
Why do we fast our horses before scoping?
Prior to scoping a horse for ulcers, most veterinarians will request that horses need to be fasted for no less than 12 hours. Read on to learn more about why...
Are We Overfeeding Our Horses?
by Dr. Chris Mortensen, PhDFor many horse owners across the world, feeding has become an act of love. We want our horses looking healthy, shiny, calm, and performing well. But...
Domestic Horse Gut Health vs Wild Horses
by Dr. Chris Mortensen Horses depend on trillions of tiny microbes in their gut to stay healthy. These microbes break down grass, produce energy, support the immune system, and help...
TruEquine™: The Science Behind a More Resilient Horse
by Dr. Chris Mortensen and Dr. Tiffany HallMost gut supplements promise a lot. Better digestion. Stronger immunity. Improved performance. But very few are backed by real equine research. TruEquine™ is...
