“Nausea, heartburn, diarrhea. . .” The classic jingle for an antacid reminds us that stomach discomfort is never enjoyable. Imagine what it is like for a horse that cannot tell us when their stomach is upset. When your horse’s stomach is free of disease and discomfort, it has achieved gastric health, and that is the […]
Category: Lifestyle
Equine Electrolytes: When & How to Use Them Properly
Equine Electrolytes Walk down the aisle of any feed or farm store, and you will likely be overwhelmed by the variety of supplements available for your horse. A plethora of supplements exist from joint and digestive health to skin and hair care to those that relax your animals and more. Equine electrolytes are supplements designed […]
When is it Too Hot to Ride a Horse?
Determining when it’s too hot to ride a horse depends on several factors, including temperature, humidity, the horse’s fitness level and the intensity and duration of the ride. Much like us, horses are susceptible to heat stress. Riding in excessively hot and humid conditions can pose health risks to both the horse and the rider. […]
How to Prevent Heat Stress in Horses
Heat Stress in Horses Summer is still months away, but Mother Nature doesn’t know that. The temperatures are already climbing, and just like humans don’t enjoy heat and humidity, your equine companion also has a certain threshold for heat. Horses have a natural ability to handle extreme temperatures when kept within the upper and lower […]
