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This One Minute Read is about the under-discussed topic of piloerection: a powerful, dynamic adaptation, especially when combined with a thick winter coat. It allows horses to fine-tune their heat retention with little to no energy cost, a vital advantage for grazing animals in open environments.
More than 50% of horses and 72% of ponies are overweight. This one-minute read explains why equine obesity is rising and how small feeding changes can protect long-term health.
High sugar and starch diets can disrupt the gut, contribute to ulcers, and affect behavior. This one-minute guide explains how NSC impacts your horse and simple ways to reduce risk.
Current research estimates that about 25% of horses in the U.S. are insulin resistant. There's more to read about the signs, high-risk breeds, testing options, and forage-first strategies that support metabolic health.
Vitamin E acetate is widely used in equine supplements, but many owners wonder if horses can actually use it. This one-minute read explains how horses convert acetate into active Vitamin E, when it works well, and when a different form may be recommended.
