You may have heard about NSC, but what’s the big deal? NSC stands for non-structural carbohydrates and refers to the sugars and starches found in feeds. While performance horses may require a certain level of NSC to meet their energy needs, feeding high levels of NSC can have unfavorable effects, especially for horses with metabolic […]
Category: Digestive Health
Vitalize Rider Keeps Health a Top Priority
Professional cowgirl Emily Miller understands that to be successful in the sport of barrel racing, her horses’ health is a top priority. That is one reason she started feeding the Vitalize® High Performance pellets this spring. “Look at your horse’s health and well-being, that is a game changer,” Miller said. “You’ve got to prioritize that if […]
Vitalize Keeps Roping Horse in the Family
An animal can change our lives in an instant. Many animals become like family, and such is the case of a 15-year-old gelding named Curly, who resides near Pearcy, Ark. The roping horse traveled home from the 2015 College Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyo., where he and Seth Driggers, had just won 5th place in […]
Consistency of Feed
Like many other animals, horses are creatures of habit. So, when it comes to feeding a horse, consistency is key. Arguably the most important is the consistency of the type and quality of hay and grain. This is why feeding labels and nutritionists always recommend taking several days or weeks to make changes to a […]
