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Horse Journal Guide to Equine Supplements and Nutraceuticals

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I highly recommend this book... a wonderful compilation of all of Dr. Kellon's work with the Horse Journal.
It is a great resource for all horseowners who truly care about their horses' well-being. A no nonsense straightforward guide to providing your horse with optimal nutrition & care. Dr. Kellon's recommendations are solidly based on scientific fact, personal experience & in many cases trials conducted by the Horse Journal. Don't be misled by hype and buzz words that feed & supplement manufacturers throw at you. Dr. Kellon cuts through all of it and gives you the bottom line.
And for those horseowners, trainers, breeders who want to go one step further into the world of equine nutrition, Dr. Kellon offers online nutrition courses. For more information visit her website: http://www.drkellon.com/
With heartfelt thanks to Dr. Kellon for all she does for these magnificent creatures.
A most grateful student,
Claire C. Cox

Working with Dr. Kellon has given me a whole new way of thinking about equine nutrition and this book is a wonderful "at home" reference. Never again will I believe the hype and sales pitches of feed and supplement manufacturers. I now know how to figure out exactly what my horse's diet does and does not need.

The information in this book is presented in Dr. Kellon's no-nonsense, scientifically based style which is both refreshing and reassuring. If you want a straightforward guide to supplementing your horse, this is it.

Information filled book, a real must have for anyone owning or taking care of a horse!

I really liked this book. It had a lot of useful info that was presented in an organized way. I also found it helpful that specific supplements were tested and recommended for each topic ("Skin and Coat" or "Immune System", etc). This book is money well spent.

Dr. Kellon is the world-famous equine nutritionist. She is also the vet editor of John Lyons Perfect Horse and Horse Journal. Famous for her no-nonsense style and attention to detail, this book is a wonderful resource. She covers everything from antioxidants to joint support to feeding the senior horse. It is a must-have for horse owners.
For those who want even more detail than this book provides, Dr. Kellon also has on-line courses covering a range of subjects from nutrition to cushings to understanding bloodwork.

This book is a wonderful resource for horse owners wanting good advice and recommendations from an equine Vet on nutritional problems. Dr. Kellon is well respected and conducts small scientific tests on the products she recommends. You can look up the problem your horse is having in the index and see what she recommends and what is special about the product that makes it work.

I heartily second Claire Cox-Wilson's review. I would add that Dr. Kellon's First Aid For Horses should also be in every horseman's stable. It is as detailed, informative and clear an emergency book on horsekeeping as I've ever read. Both will become well-thumbed references for horses and the people who love and care for them. Solid, current, medically sound advice can be difficult to find. It's here in both books.

Carolyn Larson
Lamoine, Maine

This is an EXCELLENT guide! Comprehensive, easy to understand and backed up by actual trials so you as an owner don't have to "re-invent the wheel" when you have a problem arise with your equine buddy.

This is an excellent source of peer-reviewed data. It is thorough and practical and offers the information easy enough for anyone to understand. I highly recommend having this book on your shelf!

This book is a must have for any horse owner concerned with the feeding of their horse. I keep going back to it . A great reference book.