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CHROMATIC’S LEGACY

USEF launches research fund with focus on competition horse welfare The late Chromatic BF, the 13-year-old Oldenburg show jumper who died at the 2024 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Finals in Riyadh, will leave a lasting impact on equine welfare through a new research fund established in his honour. US Equestrian has announced the first two…

BylizzieJanuary 3, 20260Comments

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SALMON OIL FOR HORSES

What you need to know When it comes to equine nutrition, few supplements have attracted as much interest overseas in recent years as salmon oil. Praised for its rich supply of omega-3 fatty acids, salmon oil has been linked to benefits ranging from joint comfort and skin health to immune resilience and even better metabolic…

BylizzieDecember 8, 20250Comments

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ASKHQ: TYING-UP

Q: My horse recently experienced an episode where he tied-up. I’d like to know if I can improve his diet in some way to make his muscles function a little better. What principles should I follow for doing this? A: Tying-up, the common name for exertional rhabdomyolysis, is a broad term used to describe a wide…

BylizzieMarch 24, 20250Comments

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ASKHQ: LINSEED OIL

Q: Why is linseed oil the new thing to feed? Asked by Erin Booth A: Oils have been available on the equine market for years now, yet there is still some confusion over which oil to use. While there is technically no ‘bad’ oil, there may be some that are better options for your horse than others.…

BylizzieJuly 31, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: HEART HEALTH 101

Q: Can diet improve heart health? A: While your horse's diet doesn't affect his heart in the same way as a human's diet affects their heart, it is still important to remember that a horse does need essential vitamins and minerals for his heart to function optimally. The heart is essentially a muscle, and vitamins and…

BylizzieJanuary 30, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: LINSEED OIL

[Q] Why is linseed oil the new thing to feed? [A] Oils have been available on the equine market for years now, yet there is still some confusion over which oil to use. While there is technically no 'bad' oil, there may be some that are better options for your horse than others. The reason for…

BylizzieOctober 24, 20190Comments

CHROMATIC’S LEGACY

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