Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.
Nutrition services for all life stages
Integrative support for disorders and diseases
Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.
Welcome to Getty Equine Nutrition, LLC. You're likely here because horses are a major part of your life. You want them to be at their best - healthy, beautiful, and strong. Choosing what to feed horses can be confusing. It seems as though everyone you ask has a different answer. And, many feeding methods are based on widely-held myths that are based on old information. Today's advances in equine science address aspects of your horses' physiology that make diet planning different for horses than for any other animal.
Dr. Juliet M. Getty's comprehensive reference book, Feed Your Horse Like A Horse, is designed to guide you through the complex world of optimizing your horse's health through proper nutrition. Whether you simply need to brush up what you already know, determine whether your horse needs a particular supplement, help your horse heal from an injury or metabolic condition, ease your horse through growth or growing old, or want your horse to reach his athletic potential, you'll reach for this book again and again. Everything in this book is based on Dr. Getty's personal experience in working with actual cases -- real world situations that affect real horses. Each copy will be signed and personalized. Learn more about Feed Your Horse Like A Horse: Optimize your horse's nutrition for a lifetime of vibrant health at:
www.FeedYourHorseLikeAHorse.com
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There is plenty of information about horse nutrition available on the internet and you are encouraged to read and learn as much as you can. But if you find that you'd like to have assistance from an equine nutritionist -- one that can evaluate your horse's specific needs and situation -- that is what Getty Equine Nutrition, LLC can provide. The goal is to help you offer the best feeding plan for your precious equine friend. Click on the "Consultations" link at the top of the page for information about this service.
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You ought to consider an equine nutrition consultant for your horse, if any of the following apply to you and your horse:
1. You have an athlete - whether your horse works on the ranch, or competes in races, is a hunter/jumper, a dressage artist, a rodeo performer, a competitive trail rider, or even a weekend companion on your favorite trail. All athletes have increased nutritional needs and just feeding more food is not necessarily the best approach.
2. You have a broodmare. Breeding has special considerations, both in promoting a pregnancy and in maintaining one. The health of the foal depends upon a healthy mare. And, once the foal is born, the lactating mare needs your nutritional care to maintain her health and to produce nutritious milk.
3. You have a youngster. Growth take years and having the proper nutrients and building blocks to feed growing bones, muscles, and tissues, is critical toward allowing your colt or filly to reach his or her potential.
4. Your horses are more than performers, they are your family. Horses are special and the bonds we form with them are like no other. For all their large size, they are really quite delicate and they rely on us to keep them healthy. Feeding horses appropriately for their age, body condition, physical requirements, and even their emotional temperament, requires more than hay and sunshine.
5. You have a horse that, in your opinion, really could be healthier. Your horse is fine, basically speaking, but not in glowing health. Perhaps all your horse requires is a little tweaking of his/her diet to add that nutrient that's lacking.
6. You have an aging horse. As horses get older, their bodies require additional support. The right nutrients, in tune with their level of health, will keep them in top shape for many years. Through correct feeding and attention to specific nutrients, your horse can grow old gracefully and look and feel far younger than his years.
7. Your horse is ill. Perhaps your horse has suffered from laminitis, insulin resistance, Cushing's syndrome, arthritis, or allergies, ulcers, recurrent colic, or diarrhea. Maybe your horse is having trouble maintaining a normal weight. Perhaps your horse is recovering from a surgical procedure or is enduring large amounts of stress. Nutritional support, along with proper medical intervention, can be enormously helpful in speeding up healing, boosting the immune system, and even preventing future problems.
8. You're confused by all the supplements that are available on the market. They all sound great. But, which one is ok to use? And, if you use more than one, you may be concerned about overlapping too many nutrients and causing a new set of problems. A qualified equine nutritionist can help ease the confusion and provide a simple plan for you to follow, using the proper supplements, in the correct amounts.
If you relate to any of the above items, a sound nutritional approach, in combination with good medical care, is critical to your horse's health.
Nutrition is a biological science, and as such, it influences the entire animal's body and mind. When advising horse-owner clients, Dr. Juliet M. Getty takes special care to gain a thorough understanding of all the aspects of the horse's life. This holistic approach allows her to analyze each horse's specific and unique situation. Horses, like people, are individuals. What works for one horse, may not for another. This is why it is confusing to buy a supplement, let's say, based on the advertised benefits. Or, doing what your friend does for her horse may not work for yours. This is where sound nutritional advice from a qualified equine nutrition professional is so beneficial. The advice you receive should be designed for your horse and no one else's. If you find that you need to be more involved in maximizing and maintaining your horse's health through dietary intervention, please consider obtaining assistance from Getty Equine Nutrition, LLC to help you make sense of it all.
This is important to note:
Nutrition advice is meant to facilitate healing and maintain health. The information provided by Getty Equine Nutrition, LLC is presented for the purpose of educating horse-owners. Clients administer suggested feeds and supplements voluntarily with the understanding that any adverse reaction is the responsibility of the owner. Furthermore, Getty Equine Nutrition, LLC cannot be held accountable for a horse's responsiveness to nutritional intervention.
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Glucosamine is a sugar (glucose) bound to an amino acid (building block of protein). It reduces inflammation and is a precursor to building blocks found in cartilage. Cartilage cells are able to produce glucosamine from glucose, but supplementation is often preferable if your horse is experiencing osteoarthritis. It can be supplemented orally or via injection.
Many horse owners are reluctant to give glucosamine to their insulin resistant horse that has joint pain. This is a valid concern. Insulin resistant people have experienced adverse effects when given high dosages of glucosamine (though the research results are mixed). But since glucosamine is not digested down to glucose, it should not cause a rise in insulin. So what causes the glucose and hence, insulin to rise? Evidently, glucosamine confuses the cells into thinking that they have enough glucose. So, glucose from other sources cannot enter the cells. The result can be increased blood glucose, not from glucosamine, but from the diet in general, leading to elevated insulin.
That's what happens in people; we really do not know if the same thing happens in horses. So, use your judgment. If your insulin resistant horse has been taking glucosamine without any problem, continue using it. But if your horse is battling laminitis or equine Cushing's disease, consider getting a joint supplement that does not contain glucosamine. You can safely use ingredients such as MSM, chondroitin, hyaluronic acid, n-acetyl-l-carnitine, and orthosilicic acid. Or start with two basic ingredients -- vitamin C and omega 3 fatty acids -- especially in the older horse (who no longer produces the same level of vitamin C as when younger). Vitamin C is used for collagen production (covers and cushions the surfaces of opposing bones) and omega 3s are a potent anti-inflammatory agent.
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Quizzes from the Forage for Thought newsletter are added here.
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Carrot Snips! From the leader in low starch/low sugar treats -- Skode's Treats! Only 3.1% NSC -- even insulin resistant horses can enjoy the delicious goodness of a carrot cookie.
TeleSeminars on topics that concern you.
Each month, Dr. Juliet Getty spends approximately 90 minutes answering your specific questions over the phone. The entire event is recorded, so enjoy it live, or listen/download the recording later.
Upcoming TeleSeminar: "Making Sense of Ingredient Lists, Feed Tags, and Hay Analysis Reports" -- January 12, 2012
Previously Recorded: "Understanding and Avoiding Colic"; "Joint Supplements - So Many Choices!"; "Nutritional Management of Equine Cushing's Disease"; "Helping Your Horse Grow Old with Dignity and Health"; "Things You Need to Know about Water, Salt, and Using Electrolyte Supplements"
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Click on the photo to take a look at Dr. Getty's Free Shipping Store! There is no service charge and no minimum order -- truly Free Shipping on nutritional supplements. You'll find only those products that Dr. Getty values as appropriate for your horse's condition and overall health. Contact Information:
Mailing address:
Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.
Getty Equine Nutrition, LLC
732 Chimney Drive
Bayfield, CO 81122
Phone: 970-884-7187
FAX: 970-884-9186
Email:
gettyequinenutrition@gmail.com
If you have requested an appointment for a consultation, Dr. Juliet Getty will contact you within 24 hours to arrange for a convenient time. Consultations are fee-based ($229 for each horse or group of horses with the same situation/dietary needs). Click Here for more information on consultations.