Most Common Horse Worms And Parasites

Most Common Horse Worms and Parasites

In this article we will cover some of the Most Common Horse Worms And Parasites and the dangers that come with them. How does a horse get worms/parasites? Horse flies, house flies, bot flies all transmit disease. Horses can get worms when turned out with infected horses or when they are turned out in a […]

Is It Colic Or A False Alarm?

Is It Colic Or A False Alarm? Colic In Horses

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 […]

What is Equine Insulin Resistance

What Is What Is Equine Insulin Resistance (IR)

What Is Equine Insulin Resistance  It was thought 30 years ago that horses were immune to the affects of IR or Diabetes. Horses are alleged to have been on planet Earth for 4 million years. So why in such a relatively short period of time are horses so dramatically compromised by diabetes? What is Equine […]

Comparing Mineral Types In Horse Supplements

Comparing Mineral Types In Horse Supplements

Comparing Mineral Types In Horse Supplements.  We often receive emails or calls wanting or requesting a comparative analysis between Equine Challenge Supplements and the current product a potential customer is using. As an example, some will want to know how much copper is in Equine Challenge? It is easy to say …”there is 50 mg […]

Soy In Horse Feeds The Silent Antinutrient

Soy In Horse Feed 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 […]

Treating Sweet Itch In Horses

Treating Sweet Itch In Horses

Let’s talk abut Treating Sweet Itch In Horses.  Sweet itch (also known as summer itch or seasonal dermatitis) is believed to be an allergic reaction to the saliva of certain biting flies and the female culicodes midge, which can cause severe skin irritation.  Sweet Itch symptoms include intense itching (you may see the affected horse spending […]

The Difference Between Horse Wormers

Most Common Horse Worms and Parasites

The Difference Between Horse Wormers.  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 is to get a sample of your horses manure. Your Vet will run […]

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

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 […]

What Bits Do To Horses When You Pull On Their Mouth

What bits do to horses when you pull on their mouth What bits do to horses when you pull on their mouth.  Do you know what’s happening inside the mouth of your horse? Not sure which bit is best for both you and your horse?  Here is a great video on what goes on inside […]