After I put my mare back on Vitalize®, I noticed she’s shedding like crazy. She was looking a little ulcer-y before because I was hauling her quite a bit to big shows in the fall, all weekend rodeos with 2 or 3 runs over the weekend. She’d gaunt up pretty bad and had a lot of separation anxiety of being away from the other horses while there. I felt like I needed to increase my feed, but all I needed was to add the Vitalize to her diet.
Read Next
Seasonal Changes Can Influence Winter Diarrhea in Horses
Upset stomach, diarrhea, repeat. If you have a preschool or school-aged child in the winter, these flu-like symptoms seem to rotate through the house. If you are an equine enthusiast, winter diarrhea in horses can easily mimic those of a school-aged child. Seasonal changes significantly impact winter diarrhea in horses due to a combination of […]
The Best Hay for Horses in Winter
Winter introduces unique challenges for horse owners, particularly when meeting their horses’ nutritional needs. During winter, pasture grass—the primary source of nutrition for many horses—becomes less available or dormant. As a result, hay becomes the primary source of forage. It provides not only nutrition but also helps horses maintain their body heat through the digestion […]
