What’s all the hype about NSC?

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 […]

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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 […]

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Energy Sources for the Horse

Energy is the most basic component of ensuring maximum health and performance in all animals. Adequate energy, measured in the form of kilocalories, is needed not only to maintain body weight, but also to support overall health, performance, breeding and growth. To meet these needs, energy should be provided from three primary sources. Starches – […]

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Trainer Madeline Reich Uses Vitalize to Keep Horses Energized

Madeline Reich has a passion for the equine industry. The 24-year-old just celebrated her first anniversary as owner and trainer at Reichland Farm, a training facility at Sterrett, Ala., near Birmingham. The young horse enthusiast trains and shows hunter-jumper horses, and has for most of her life. Just recently she has added a barrel racing […]

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