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 […]
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 […]
Impacts of Stress on Health
In all species stress is inevitable, and horses are no exception. Whether the horse is stressed from transport, competition, a change in their daily routine or a shift in the weather, the ultimate result is an increase in the stress hormone cortisol and a cascade of effects on health. Two of the most common impacts […]