Recently, we asked our social media followers, “If you could go back and give your younger self a piece of advice, what would it be?” We loved the comments and feedback we received, and much of the advice given can be applied whether you are a young rider or someone with years of experience. Here […]
Month: January 2017
Care of Elderly Horses
by Lisa Norton, BioZyme Vice President A much-loved, aging horse is something none of us really like to think about. As the owner of a 25-year-old Hanoverian that at one time took my daughter to third in the nation, and the Vice President for an animal nutrition company, I think about whether I am doing […]
How and Why to Deworm Your Horse
Because horses are grazers and because domesticated horses live in much more confined spaces than their wild counterparts, they are very rarely parasite free. Eggs from parasitic worms are deposited on the ground in pastures or paddocks through the feces. The eggs then hatch and larvae develop and grow in the pasture. Larvae are consumed […]
Unlikely Barrel Horse Vita Charges through Competition
Technically, Toni Graybill Millirons horse shouldn’t be able to run like he does. But his current standings as an AQHA Reserve Champion Level 2 Junior Barrel horse prove that the right training and nutrition can make a good horse a great one. Mightysmartbartender, aka Fonzie, was bred by Millirons’ mom, Karen Appleton, to be a […]
