Is It Colic Or A False Alarm?

Is It Colic Or A False Alarm? Colic In Horses.  Sometimes you just can’t tell. Sometimes it’s a mild colic that doesn’t require a Vet even seeing the horse. Sometimes it’s as obvious as can be that something is wrong and a Vet needs to be called immediately. Sometimes the signs are so mild that […]

Soy In Horse Feeds The Silent Antinutrient

Soy In Horse Feeds The Silent Antinutrient.  Check those feed tag labels!  Many horses are allergic to the soy that is in the horse feeds today.  The horse’s body can only absorb a limited amount of iron from foods and supplements.  It is easier for a body to absorb a higher percentage of heme iron […]

The Importance Of Salt In A Horse’s Diet And Is My Horse Tying Up

The Importance Of Salt In A Horse’s Diet And Is My Horse Tying Up?  We all know that salt is important to our horses diet, right? If you are new to horse ownership you might not know yet.  It is crucial that you learn about the health risks involved when a horse isn’t receiving enough […]

Fall Transition And Chronic Horse Colic Tips

Fall Transition and Chronic Horse Colic Tips.  Fall is just about here but in Central California our weather is still HOT! We are looking at upcoming temps of 112 degrees, but by the end of the month, low 90’s. That being said, many horses will colic or find themselves in a Pre-colic situation with the […]