I searched for “exercise” in the search bar and the list became too long to see. But then I went to the forums “Home” page (you can see this in the menu above) and went there. In the middle of that picture of the horses running in the field you will see a search area with the words “Search forums…” I entered “exer” and it filled in the 2…

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There are other protein sources but SBM (soybean meal) has a long track record. More importantly, SBM also has a complete amino acid (AA) profile. It is important to use these words before the word protein: “poor quality,” “good quality” or “high quality.”

SBM is a high quality protein as it has all the AA’s while all hay and mono-grass…

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I have not seen proof that there is a deleterious effect of not feeding a horse for 12 hours. For a long time I also told people that without a gall bladder the horse needed small meals throughout the 24 hours. However, in the artificial world horses live in today, the horse is being fed glucose (starch, sugar, carbs – all the same)…

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It is a common misconception that the SBM needs to be “prepared.” We have always fed it “out of the bag.” And what the horse spills, the dog cleans up!

Doc T: I thought it wasn’t good for the horses gut to leave them without forage for more than 6+ hours? Because of the absence of their gall bladder they need multiple small meals during the day and if the stomach is empty too long aren’t they at risk for colic or ulcers?

Wow! Beautiful (: Didn’t know you can feed the soybean meal dry… I’ve always soaked it until it’s oatmeal consistency.

I have heard of many people using chia seeds to help maintain healthy skin/coat, reducing fly bites, which I feel is important for the horse. I am unsure if Chia is okay for the no grain diet though. You can’t get rid of flies and pests entirely unfortunately, but when it becomes a health issue to your horse (Sweet Itch, bug bite sensitivity…

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March 16, 2021

It has been a while since my last “weekly” update. I have been to several snow covered states as well as dozens of barns to float a bunch of horses. I’m also experimenting with several sleep apps on my phone and wrist to figure out my sleep cycles and to smooth them out as I go from hotel room to hotel room.

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Nice!

Yes, Unfortunately I lost my horse a few years ago. I’d love to get back yo it but I need to find the right horse.

I personally don’t like the feed through fly control though many find success with it. I tried it with my horses and one became very ill (jaundice and fever) so I never used it again. I have also had a few horses get the same illness with Strongid-C feed through dewormer. I warn everyone to look for this reaction within the 1st day or 2 but…

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Thanks Jenny! That was our first weekend at Grand Prix’ last month. 2-1/2 years ago, before finding this diet, I was going to have to sell this horse or likely get badly hurt. His response to pulling grain was dramatic and quick. The protein supplementation from SBM has him beautifully muscled and strong with all the strength and endurance he…

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