Parasites. Out of sight, out of mind. That’s why we don’t often think about them targeting our equine companions. But when parasites attack, they do so in ways that can lead to some heavy internal damage, including colic. Taking preventative measures, including using horse dewormer, is a great step in keeping parasites away. However, first, […]
As humans, we are often guilty of rushing through meals. Time is a precious commodity, and we chow down our food on the go, just to get to the next meeting, event or task. Well, not every animal is built to throw back their food and get going—that includes some people! This is especially true […]
Winter is right around the corner, which means a few things for horse owners: indoor lessons, blanketing, hand warmers and colic. Colic is more frequent in the winter months primarily because animals decrease their daily water intake. So, let’s talk winter colic. Horses usually drink nearly 5-12 gallons of water per day. However, in the winter, they […]
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 […]
