Getty Equine Nutrition, LLC

Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

 

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Welcome to

Getty Equine Nutrition


Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.




Hello. I'm  Dr. Juliet Getty, a professional Equine Nutritionist, and I'm pleased that you have visited my website.  If you're like me, your 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. 


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There is plenty of information about horse nutrition available on the internet and I encourage you 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 --  then that is what I provide.  The goal is to help you offer the best feeding plan for your precious equine friend.

Most of my horse clients live  throughout the U.S. and in several international locations.  I would visit with you  over the phone for an hour or more.  Click on the "Consultations" link at the top of this page for all the details about this service.  I believe that you will find it affordable for the level of expertise I can provide to you.  

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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 a performance horse - whether it be a racing thoroughbred, a hunter/jumper, a dressage artist, a rodeo performer,  a competitive trail rider, or even a weekend companion on your favorite trail.  All performance horses 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. 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.

 
4. 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 vitamin or mineral that's lacking.

 
5. 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.

 
6. 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. 



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Nutrition is a biological science, and as such, it influences the entire animal's body and mind.  When advising my horse-owner clients, I take special care to gain a thorough understanding of all the aspects of the horse's life.  This holistic approach allows me 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 my assistance.  I will help you make sense of it all.

 
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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 cannot be held accountable for a horse's responsiveness to nutritional intervention.
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Insulin Resistance
 
Horse owners are becoming more and more aware of how insulin resistance can lead to laminitis.  Elevated insulin levels can be caused by obesity, in particular, fat deposits along the neck, spine, tail head, chest, and even over the eyes.  Insulin can also be out of balance in the case of Equine Cushing's disease (also known as Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction).  Stress can also lead to laminitis because of its effect on insulin resistance. 
 
To treat insulin resistance, magnesium and chromium are particularly effective, along with a diet low in starch and sugar.  Take a look at Quiessence, an excellent supplement to help your horse lose fat deposits.  Treating laminitis from a nutritional perspective involves antioxidants and supporting nutrients.  Click on the horse's picture to the left to be taken to Dr. Getty's Free Shipping Store, where there are a variety of supplements that I recommend for these conditions and others.