Not everyone gets a second chance. But for horse enthusiast Briana Wiker, giving horses a second chance just comes naturally. The Illinois native started riding horses when she was just 2-years-old and started her training under the guidance of her grandpa, Thurston Carroll, professional trainer and breeder, when she was 10. A decade later, she […]
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Vitalize Ambassador Finds Success “One Day at a Time”
Professional barrel racer and Vitalize® Ambassador Emily Miller is taking one day and one rodeo at a time. The young athlete from Weatherford, Okla., closed out a phenomenal 2017 season just short of making her first NFR appearance, but also faced some hurdles with her two main horses. Pipewrench, her primary horse has been sidelined […]
Not All Protein is Created Equal
Did you know “protein” is derived from the Greek word “proteos”, meaning of first or most importance? In fact, nearly 15% of a horse’s body weight is made up of protein. Protein provides amino acids, which are essential to developing healthy muscles, hooves, skin, coat, and mane and tail. While there are many protein sources […]
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 […]
