Everywhere you look, there are choices. And don’t we as humans appreciate our choices?! We have a choice each morning of what to wear to work or school. There’s a choice of 31 flavors at our favorite ice cream store. We even have choices of unlimited television programming most evenings. Sometimes too many choices aren’t […]
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Your Horse: Hindgut Fermentation Explored
Horse Hindgut Fermentation Horses are hindgut fermenters. But so are rhinos, rabbits, some rodents, and lovable-looking koalas. What does that mean, exactly? What is horse hindgut fermentation? Well, if you’ve been in many horse barns, it might mean that the fecal matter you clean up comes packaged in nice little balls. However, when we are […]
Horse Hindgut Ulcers: Symptoms, Treatments & Prevention
Horse Hindgut Ulcers “Taking care of a horse is not just a duty; it’s a heartfelt responsibility.” This unknown quote quite handily sums up the majority of horse owners and equine enthusiasts. Horse owners are a special lot of people who take tremendous care of their four-legged friends because they rely on them to take […]
5 Things You Need to Know to Avoid Winter Colic
Winter is right around the corner, which means a few things for horse owners: indoor lessons, blanketing, hand warmers and colic. Colic is more frequent in the winter months primarily because animals decrease their daily water intake. So, let’s talk winter colic. Horses usually drink nearly 5-12 gallons of water per day. However, in the winter, they […]
