Getty Equine Nutrition

Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

Nutrition services for all life stages
Integrative support for injuries and disorders

 

 

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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-used myths that are based on old information.  Today's advances in Equine Science address the important aspects about your horses' physiology that make diet planning different than any other animals'. 


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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.  I work locally, where feasible.  However, most of my horse clients are throughout the country and the world.  I  can visit with you by phone or via email.  It works well either way.  The goal, of course, is to help you do the best that you can for your precious equine friend.

Please take a look at my fees and services.  I believe that you will find them to be affordable for the level of expertise I can provide to you.  

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You ought to consider an equine nutritionist 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, or even a competitive trail rider.  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 them 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, or arthritis, or allergies, or ulcers, or recurrent colic, or diarrhea.   Maybe your horse is having trouble holding his weight and has too much weight to hold.  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 his 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:
Nutritional advice, especially in the case of illness, injury, disorders, or conditions requiring medical treatment, is not intended to take the place of proper veterinary care.  It can be used in conjunction with such care to facilitate healing and maintain health.  The information provided by Getty Equine Nutrition 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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LAMINITIS
 
There are several products available that are helpful in treating and preventing laminitis.  Always keep in mind that laminitis is a medical emergency and your veterinarian should be consulted as soon as possible.  Nutritional intervention along with medical care is essential for easing your horses' discomfort and preventing another attack.  Please take a look at the products I recommend. 
 

 

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The most complete supplement you'll ever give to your horse is the ReitSport Line.  There's also a version for picky eaters and easy keepers called Reitsport-Lite.  And, there's Reitsport HA-100 with additional joint support from hyaluronic acid.  Reitsport HA-100 also comes in a Lite version for picky eaters and easy keepers.

ReitSport provides flaxseed meal for Omega 3s, B Complex for digestion and calmness of mind, Hoof support, Joint Support, and more. 

I have received, and continue to receive a great deal of positive feedback from clients about this product.  Here are two recent comments....

"I have been using Reitsport for about 6 months now.  The change in my horse has been incredible!  His coat, skin and hooves are now worry free!  His attitude has gone from "typical thoroughbred crazy" to one mellow fellow!  He just started showing Pre-Green after a four year career as a race-horse, and he is frequently Reserve Champion or Champion!  People always come to me during shows and ask what I am doing to his coat and attitude, and is he for sale!  Thanks for a great product!"

Blair , Charleston SC

 

"I am using ReitSport HA-100.  I am still amazed how much this product has helped my mare with calming, never mind her gorgeous coat!"

Joan, Whitinsville, MA

 

Contact Information:

Email:    drgetty@gettyequinenutrition.biz

 

Phone: 970-884-7187

FAX: 970-884-9186
Web: www.GettyEquineNutrition.com

 

 

Mailing Adress:
Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.
732 Chimney Drive
Bayfield, CO 81122

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