ECIR Horse:

The ECIR Horse website is the sister site to the Equine Cushing's and Insulin Resistance Yahoo group. This is the first place to refer your veterinarian when they have questions about diagnosing/treating Cushing’s disease or Insulin Resistance. 

Equi-Analytical Laboratories:

One of the best sites for forage and feed testing. The trainer 603 test is the most recommended for hay testing in ECIR horses. Also it is recommended to add the selenium test. Total cost for 603 and selenium - $84.

Paddock Paradise:

Best resource for slow feeding ideas and ways to maintain or save your pasture from over-grazing and soil compaction. Also introduces track paddocks which is based on a concept forefronted by author Jaime Jackson. Jackson and many others who have tried this approach feel track paddocks have many benefits including fewer vices, healthier hooves and overall improved horse health.

SaferGrass.org:

A site dedicated to the education for the prevention and treatment of laminitis in horses. Great resource for information on your pasture and it's dangers to laminitic horses and ponies.

Iron Free Hoof:

Learning how to read the hoof and other fantastic hoof information with farrier/trimmer Paige Poss.

Desert Equine Balance:

Equine nutrition education and information with a Southwest edge, Patti Woodbury Kuvik.

Uckele Equine Nutrition:

Custom and standard supplements, individual minerals. Please remember: Reading the guaranteed analysis sections of the products shown on the Horse Tech and Uckele websites can help you become familiar with various ingredients used in supplements. This doesn’t mean you need each of these ingredients or in the amounts shown but just for general information/education.

Horse Tech:

Custom and standard flax-based supplements, individual minerals available. Great biotin, selenium and joint options.

My Best Horse: 

My Best Horse was designed to provide specialized equine supplements at an affordable price. Alot of great individual supplements available including HA, MSM and others.

Healthy Hoof.com:

Linda Cowles' hoof care site. Emphasis on education.

Earth Song Ranch

All natural and herbal products for horses. Herbs, Herbal blends, Nosodes & Homeopathics.

Wild Gold

Cold pressed Camelina Oil and other supplements for horses, dogs and people.

Big Sky Minerals

Big Sky Horse Mineral is a balanced amount of macro and micro minerals to compliment each other and help the horse balance his system.

California Trace Minerals

The balanced trace minerals, biotin, essential amino acids and vitamins compliment all types of hay and pasture. California Trace supports healthy hoof growth, beautiful coats and improved immunity.

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