Horses play many different roles for different people. For professional athletes, they are a partner, helping to live out a dream and secure a living. For others, they are a mode of transportation, a way to reach every corner of a ranch in big country. And for the little nonverbal child, they are therapy—the one […]
Category: Equine Health
Vitalize® Has the Right Equine Mineral Supplement for You
Everywhere you look, there are choices. And don’t we as humans appreciate our choices?! We have a choice each morning of what to wear to work or school. There’s a choice of 31 flavors at our favorite ice cream store. We even have choices of unlimited television programming most evenings. Sometimes too many choices aren’t […]
Your Horse: Hindgut Fermentation Explored
Horse Hindgut Fermentation Horses are hindgut fermenters. But so are rhinos, rabbits, some rodents, and lovable-looking koalas. What does that mean, exactly? What is horse hindgut fermentation? Well, if you’ve been in many horse barns, it might mean that the fecal matter you clean up comes packaged in nice little balls. However, when we are […]
Horse Hindgut Ulcers: Symptoms, Treatments & Prevention
Horse Hindgut Ulcers “Taking care of a horse is not just a duty; it’s a heartfelt responsibility.” This unknown quote quite handily sums up the majority of horse owners and equine enthusiasts. Horse owners are a special lot of people who take tremendous care of their four-legged friends because they rely on them to take […]