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Back to Basics age. Horses also need shelter from harsh weather. This can best be ac- complished by offering your horse the option to make choices. Barn stalls that can be entered and left at will through open gates allow your horse to decide what is most com- fortable. Bottom line Horses are individuals and may need additional nutrients and care, but covering the basics of water, salt, forage, necessary supplemen- tation, movement, stress reduction, and shelter will optimize your horse’s foundation for a lifetime of vibrant health. [i] Chastine, M.N., 2009. You can lead a horse to water…  The Universi- ty of Montana Western Equine Studies Program. http://www.aaep.org/info/ horse-health?publication=867 [ii] University of Kentucky College of Ag- riculture, Food, and Environment. 2015. Blue-green algae poisoning in horses. The Horse. http://www.thehorse.com/arti- cles/29469/blue-green-algae-poisoning-in- horses [iii] Consider Redmond Rock or Hi- malayan salt. Redmond rock products available at http://gettyequinenutrition.biz/ products/redmondrock.htm [iv] Please read articles related to insulin resistance, overweight, and leptin re- sistance found by clicking on “Library” at www.gettyequinenutrition.com [v] Getty, J.M. 2013. Equine Nutrition – It’s Decidedly Different. Available at www. gettyequinenutrition.com or online book- stores. [vi] A variety of slow feeders is available at Dr. Getty’s Free Shipping Store: http:// horsesupplements.gettyequinenutrition. biz/slowfeeders.html [vii] Nutra Flax and U.S. Chia can be found at Dr. Getty’s Free Shipping Store. Other sources such as high-DHA algae from a vegetarian source and Camelina oil are also available. http://horsesupplements. gettyequinenutrition.biz Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. is an independent equine nutritionist with a wide U.S. and international following. Her research-based approach optimizes equine health by align- ing physiology and instincts with correct feeding and nutrition practices. Dr. Getty’s goal is to empower the horseperson with the confidence and knowledge to provide the best nutrition for his or her horse’s needs. Dr. Getty’s fundamental resource book, Feed Your Horse Like a Horse, is available in paperback as well as in hardcover and Kindle versions. All except the Kindle version are available at www. GettyEquineNutrition.com – buy the book there and have it inscribed by the author. Print and Kindle versions are also avail- able at Amazon (www.Amazon.com); find print versions at other online retail book- stores. The seven individual volumes in Dr. Getty’s topic-centered “Spotlight on Equine Nutrition” series are available with special package pricing at her website, and also at Amazon in print and Kindle versions. Dr. Getty’s books make ideal gifts for equestri- ans! Find a world of useful information for the horseperson at www.GettyEquineNutri- tion.com: Sign up for Dr. Getty’s informa- tive, free e-newsletter, Forage for Thought; browse her library of articles and tips; listen to recorded interviews; and purchase recordings of her educational teleseminars and webinars. Find a variety of quality supplements and whole foods at her online Free Shipping Supplement Store[i]. Reach Dr. Getty direct- ly at [email protected]. 13