Archive for the ‘News & Updates’ Category

Holiday Safety Tips for Pets

Wednesday, December 15th, 2021
The holiday season is just around the corner and many pet parents want to include the family pet in their holiday celebrations. As you get ready for all the festivities,...

Flip That Horse: 90 Days to Condition, Inside and Out

Monday, December 13th, 2021
90 Days to Condition, Inside and Out: Legions of talented riders have found a niche turning homely, oft-neglected horses into show-worthy swans. While thorough under saddle training can take years...

After a Layoff: Getting Your Horse Back in Shape

Wednesday, December 8th, 2021
Getting Your Horse Back in Shape: Horses lose cardiovascular and muscular fitness when out of training. During the winter months, for instance, it’s not uncommon for riding, training, and even...

Your Horse: Avoid Being Felled by Fall Founder

Saturday, December 4th, 2021
Your Horse: Avoid Being Felled by Fall Founder: If you’ve been involved with horses for any length of time, you’re no stranger to the anguish caused by laminitis. You may...

Beet Pulp: Energy Source for Horses

Wednesday, November 24th, 2021
Beet Pulp: Energy Source for Horses: Horses with high energy demands, such as performance horses and hard keepers, frequently require concentrates to meet athletic expectations and to maintain condition. If...

Gastric Ulcers in Horses: Search for Biomarkers, Treatments Continues

Wednesday, November 17th, 2021
Gastric Ulcers in Horses: Search for Biomarkers, Treatments Continues: Are you considering having your horse’s stomach scoped again? Is there any other way to verify the presence of gastric ulcers?...

High Alert: Obesity Puts Horses at Risk for Asthma

Wednesday, November 10th, 2021
High Alert: Obesity Puts Horses at Risk for Asthma: In addition to the already long list of reasons why horses should be kept in moderate body condition, a new study...

Pre and Probiotics in Horse Feed

Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021
Pre and Probiotics in Horse Feed: While scanning information about various horse feeds, you may have come across the phrase ‘contains prebiotics and probiotics’….Hmmm, sounds impressive, but what are they,...

Water-The Most Important Nutrient for Horses

Tuesday, October 26th, 2021
Water is the most important nutrient that we provide for horses on a year around basis. Horses need 2 to 3 times more water than other feedstuffs. An 1100 lb...

Fall Health Concerns for Horses

Tuesday, October 19th, 2021
Fall Health Concerns for Horses: Fall can be a beautiful time of year for horseback riding. However, falling leaves and frost can negatively impact horse health. Things to Watch Out...