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Pregnant and Prone to Laminitis: How to Feed a Sugar-Sensitive Mare
by Valerie De Clerck
on Jul 16 2026
A pregnant mare who is sugar sensitive or prone to laminitis needs a different feeding plan than a standard mare mix. Here's what the research says, and how the numbers work out.
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Horse Liver Health: Why Detox Matters More Than You Think
by Dr. Valerie De Clerck
on Jul 13 2026
A slightly high liver enzyme on routine bloodwork is common and rarely an emergency, but tracking the full pattern over time with your vet, not just one number, is what actually catches hepatic stress early. Supportive herbs like milk thistle and dandelion, alongside good hay and pasture management, can help horses carrying extra liver load.
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What to Feed Your Mare Before, During and After Pregnancy
by Valerie De Clerck
on Jan 23 2026
A mare's nutritional needs change by stage: body condition before breeding, steady feeding through early pregnancy, then more protein, minerals and calories in the last trimester and during lactation, when demand peaks. Getting this timing right supports fertility, foetal growth and milk production.
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How do I create a good feeding plan for my skinny horse? Step-by-step guide toward a suitable ration
by Valerie De Clerck
on Dec 18 2025
A horse loses weight for a reason, and finding it comes before changing what is in the bucket. This article builds a feeding plan from the ground up, covering how much forage a horse needs, when concentrates make sense, and how to adjust the ration for common causes of weight loss.