A horse’s nutritional needs change as they age. Consuming, digesting and absorbing enough calories and nutrients becomes more difficult for the senior horse. Here are some tips on feeding the senior horse:
Getting a picky eater to actually eat their food — let alone their supplements! — can be frustrating. Here’s a quick tip from our friends at Kentucky Performance Products to help you get your picky eater munching away. (more…)
Spring is nearly here, which means plenty of lush green grass for our horses. But that can also cause problems. Here are tips for making a seamless transition. (more…)
Whenever your veterinarian does a physical exam, they will listen to your horse’s gut sounds. But do you know what to listen for? Find out more here: (more…)
There’s nothing more stunning than a horse with a shining, beautiful coat. Let’s get real. We all like it when our horses glow in the dark. So how do we make it happen? Some of this is genetic, but nutrition also is key. (more…)
If you’ve wondered what your horse’s risk for colic is, you’re in luck! Equine Guelph has developed a handy tool to help you calculate your horse’s colic risk. Check it out! (more…)
Like humans, many horses develop starch and sugar sensitivities, but they can lead full and happy lives. Check out these tips on feeding the starch and sugar sensitive horse: (more…)
Winter in many places means beautiful, snow-covered landscapes and holiday card worth pictures. However, for many of us, it just means mud. Lots and lots of mud. Here are some tips on how to manage the mud on your property to keep your horses healthier and happier. (more…)
The recent cold snap definitely let us know that winter is here. Most horse owners know that icy ground is just one more thing we get to worry about. Here are some tips to help keep your horses safe when the ground freezes over: (more…)
As the mercury plummets, some horses begin to struggle to stay warm. For each horse, it’s a bit different, but are some helpful tips on how to help your horse stay warm in the winter. (more…)
Most equestrians know that a horse’s diet should be centered on forage, but how do you know if your forage is providing enough nutritional value or energy? Read on to learn more: (more…)
A number of horses are plagued with the genetic condition known as Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis, or HYPP. Read on for ways to identify and manage the condition. (more…)
Day three of our Twelve Days of Giving is here! Today you can win a supplement bundle that includes Ker-A-Form, Summer Games Electrolyte, Joint Armor, and a tube of Trouble Free paste from Kentucky Performance Products. Enter to win here:
During the winter months, it can be hard to cool down a horse appropriately following a workout. Here are some tips on the best way to cool down your horse in the cold. (more…)
How cold is too cold? Here is some helpful information from our friends at Kentucky Performance Products that will help you keep your horses warm and toasty in the colder seasons. (more…)
