Fall is in the air! That being said, many horses will colic or find themselves in a Pre-colic situation in the Fall Transition, especially horses prone to “chronic colic.” Prevention…Colic can be caused by many different factors. During Fall and Winter, weather plays a major role. As the temperature swings can result in frozen
Not all wormers are the same. Do you know which is the best choice for your horse? Different wormers target different worms and parasites. An easy and inexpensive way to find out if your horse is infested, and if so, with what, is to get a sample of your horses
Hay varieties and availability vary depending on region, and hays are representative of the climate in which they were grown. Grass hay types are divided into two categories based on where they are grown, cool or warm season. Cool season grasses include orchard, tall fescue, timothy, brome, and bluegrass. They
Due to customer request, and in an effort to keep Equine Challenge Supplements as natural as possible, I am very pleased to announce that all natural flavoring is now being offered in all of the Equine Challenge Supplements that contain both natural and artificial flavoring (many of the Equine Challenge Supplements
It has been said “Your cheapest feed is right under your horse’s hooves.” Grass is approximately 85% water, which helps your horse stay hydrated. Grass is high in protein and has large amounts of Vitamin E and Magnesium. Studies show that horses eat faster in the Spring. They will eat
I hear from customers frequently struggling in transition from shoes to barefoot, for years without success. Why? Might there be an underlying endocrine based metabolic issue? The horse is one large hormone producing machine. Are we open to a different question? Or are we only interested in redefining the problem? For instance: Can
It would appear that much of the Barefoot movement was, and continues to be, motivated and stimulated by horse owners who were and are frustrated with the state of hoof care and hoof wellness, where their individual horses were concerned. Many arrive to the Barefoot experience expecting that getting the training of a proper barefoot trim via
Sadly, it would appear that many horse owners/riders act and demonstrate that horsemanship is one’s ability to ride. When they describe their goals or aspirations in their involvement with horses, it will invariably be wrapped around what they look like on a saddle, or how many buckles, saddles, trailers or
Grains are the seeds of cereal plants that belong to the grass family. They are fed primarily as sources of energy. Those commonly fed to horses are oats, barley, corn, milo, wheat, rice, and rye. These grains can vary widely in energy, protein, fiber, and weight. Differences in nutritional value