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Smart Earth and Hope for Heroes have had an ongoing relationship where we have been lucky enough to make a difference in the lives of veterans dealing with PTSD. Hope for Heroes provides veterans who are often suicidal and struggling to cope after returning from military service and pairs them with horses where they take part in therapeutic horsemanship lessons.

Dog owners of the past didn’t have the luxury we have today—there were very few options, most sporting activities were in their infancy, and some events discriminated based on breed. Luckily as dog sporting has become more popular, accessibility for all has increased and entire communities bond over their mutual love for specific events.

We started unpacking the information on your horse’s feed tag and this week we are going to dive a little deeper into fat content and why fats are an important part of the equine diet. A fat horse is as unhealthy as an underweight horse but what role does fat as a whole play in the equine diet? How important is fat in their daily ration? Do they need a fat source?

Are you feeling overwhelmed navigating the world of dog ownership? That’s understandable; there are so many opinions—people arguing about adoption vs. buying, training methods, and dog nutrition. If you’ve already done research about pet nutrition, you’ve probably come across supplements and the popularity of omega 3 supplements.

In our second and final installment on feed tag information and determining what your horses needs are we are going to have a deeper look at ingredients, processing, precautions and directions.