Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. is a consultant, speaker, and writer in equine nutrition. A retired university professor and
winner of several teaching awards, Dr. Getty presents seminars to horse organizations and works with
individual owners to create customized nutrition plans designed to prevent illness and
optimize their horses’ overall health and performance.
Based in beautiful rural Bayfield , Colorado
through which she helps horse owners locally, nationally, and internationally. The well-being of the horse remains Dr. Getty’s
driving motivation, and she believes every horse owner should have access to scientific information in order to give
every horse a lifetime of vibrant health.
Dr. Getty’s consulting work includes a variety of services to suit her clients’ needs and interests. Her “Ask the Nutritionist” forum
offers an easy venue for obtaining information. For more complex cases, Dr. Getty meets with horse owners via phone or email
to address a vast array of nutritional concerns, offer unbiased recommendations, and formulate customized feeding plans.
Her website also offers a very useful resource for finding just the right supplement for a specific situation.
Dr. Getty enjoys speaking to groups, large and small. She has been a resident expert for several online websites,
served on the board for a local horse rescue, and enjoys doing face-to-face and internet seminars for organizations
such as the Four Corners Back Country Horseman and the Freedom Therapy Foundation. She is a guest speaker on
numerous tele-series that are accessible both in the U.S. and internationally. Her expertise is sought by many magazines
such as Horse Illustrated, Equus, Equestrian Retailer, Western Horse Review, and the American Quarter Horse Journal.
Equine Wellness magazine and the book, The Ultimate Horse Lover, have featured articles by Dr. Getty.
Dr. Getty finds rewards in visiting with every horse owner, from the novice to the most seasoned professional.
Taking a holistic approach toward equine health, she meticulously evaluates the entire experience, taking into account
not only what horses eat, but their history, medical interventions, environment, and level of work or training, assessing
both physical and mental needs , to give all horses the best opportunity for optimal health and performance throughout their lives.
Her upcoming book, Feed Your Horse Like A Horse: Optimize Your Horse's Nutrition for a Lifetime of Vibrant Health,
will be released later this year. Feeding is the foundation of every horse’s health, and every owner cares about it,
but answers can be hard to find. Based on solid science and the author’s long experience, Feed Your Horse Like A Horse
illuminates the secrets of equine nutrition and points the way toward lifelong vitality for your horse. Part I explains
the physiology of the horse’s digestion and nutrient use; Part II offers recommendations for specific conditions
such as insulin resistance and laminitis, as well as discussion about feeding through the life stages, from foals
to athletes to aged horses. Whether you are a novice horse owner or a seasoned professional,
Feed Your Horse Like A Horse will be your most valuable resource on equine nutrition.
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Contact information:
Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.
Getty Equine Nutrition, LLC
732 Chimney Drive
Bayfield, CO 81122
Phone: 970-884-7187
FAX: 970-884-9186
Email: DrGetty@Gettyequinenutrition.biz (note the biz ending, not com)
Website: www.GettyEquineNutrition.com
Consultations: http://gettyequinenutrition.biz/talktodrgetty.htm
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