When you think of the cowboys and cowgirls competing at the National Finals Rodeo, you likely think about events they are competing in to claim the title of World Champion. For five elite athletes, they each showcased their game while competing in Las Vegas, December 2-10. Tie-down ropers Haven Meged and Marcos Costa said their games are reaction and […]
5 Things You Need To Know To Avoid Winter Colic
Winter is right around the corner, which only means a few things for horse owners: indoor lessons, blanketing, hand warmers, and colic. Colic is known to be more frequent in the winter months primarily because of a decrease in water intake from our animals. Horses usually drink nearly 5-12 gallons of water per day. However, in the […]
Gastric Ulcers in Horses: Signs, Symptoms, and Care for Gastric Ulcers
“Gastric health” is achieved when the stomach of the horse is free of disease and discomfort. Unfortunately, in performance horses the incidence of gastric discomfort is high – reaching up to 93% for many active athletes. Why? The horse’s stomach continuously secretes hydrochloric acid throughout the day and night, regardless of if feed has been […]
Hair, Skin and Hoof Health Starts in the Gut
Most horse owners take gut health seriously due to the common challenges that can result from neglecting to care for the digestive tract, including colic, ulcers, weight loss, laminitis… the list goes on. It is no doubt digestive health is vital to keeping your horse happy and healthy, but did you know gut health affects […]
