Just because the summer temperatures are heating up, doesn’t mean that your horse needs to suffer from the effects of heat stress. Vitalize® has just introduced Vitalize Blazin’, the most innovative product available to help manage the effects of heat stress in horses. Vitalize Blazin’ is a liquid product to support normal recovery from heat […]
Category: Stress
Stress-Induced Digestive Upset Associated with Microbial Imbalance
Before the rooster crows, you and your horses are already loaded up and on the road to your next event. Competition brings joy, excitement and butterflies to our stomachs, so imagine how your horse could be feeling? You guessed it, traveling and competing can bring great stress to our four-legged friends, but they will often […]
How to Overcome Your Nerves When Competing
Anxiety. Nerves. The jitters. Whatever you call the feeling of sweaty palms and the sensation of your stomach doing flip-flops while your heart pounds through your chest is a normal reaction when you are getting ready to compete. However, there are steps you can take to overcome these pre-competition jitters and calm your nerves. Dan […]
Fast Facts About Fireworks for the Anxious Animals
Fireworks! While they are enjoyable for us humans, they can be an enormous stressor for our animals. According to the American Humane Association, July 5th is the most active day of the year for animal shelters. Without proper prevention, dogs can end up in a state of panic causing them to get lost, injured, or […]
