Horse Trailering Tips, Too Hot To Trailer Or Ride A Horse? “How Hot Is Too Hot To Ride?” Temperature + Humidity Level = 130 or higher…BEWARE! Horses get hotter much faster than you and I and are more susceptible to the effects of heat stress. It only takes approx. 17 minutes
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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
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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 hours rubbing against
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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, and if so, with what, is to get
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The importance of salt in a horses 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, but it is crucial that you learn about the health risks involved
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Summer is almost here and that means you may need to know how to prepare for vacation and leave your horse safely behind as you are making your plans for summer vacation! Many horse owners start to feel anxious at the thought of leaving on vacation and leaving their most
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From time to time we are asked to define what is meant by the terms Natural and Artificial flavoring used in Equine Challenge Horse Supplements. Natural flavoring is the flavor that exists in the item naturally. For instance, flax has a taste, carrots and whole oats have a taste, a
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Hay types and varieties, which hay is best for your horse? Types 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
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Do you know what’s happening inside the mouth of your horse? Not sure which bit is best for both you and your horse? How do you feel when you see a horse with eyes bulging and mouth wide open, trying to escape the pain of a bit? Here is a
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