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 […]
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 most horses the incidence of gastric ulcers is high, ranging between 50 to 90%. Why? The horse’s stomach continuously secretes hydrochloric acid throughout the day and night, regardless of if feed has been ingested. High acid in […]
Understanding NSC Content in Horse Feed and Supplements
If you are a horse lover, it’s likely you have been to more than one feed or farm store looking for the ideal horse feed for your trusted equine companions. And, oh the decisions! They make horse feed and supplements for nearly every scenario you can imagine. And that can be a good thing. Like […]
5 Things You Need to Know to Avoid Winter Colic
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 […]
