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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Feeding and Riding Tips for Summer Heat

What comes to mind when you think of an animal that tolerates extreme heat well? Probably something like a lizard, snake, or scorpion. One reason these animals can live in very hot environments is because they have a large surface area to volume ratio, meaning that they have a large amount of body surface compared […]

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Introducing Vitalize Digest More PLUS

If you are familiar with Vitalize® products with the Amaferm® advantage, you may have purchased or recall the Amaferm® Digest More® in a 15 pound bucket. As of April 1, 2017, we welcome Digest More PLUS as the replacement for this product. The 3-in-1 Digest More PLUS pellet is specifically formulated to enhance gut health […]

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