Electrolytes for Horses Summer is right around the corner, which means more summer fun with horse shows and rodeos. While most athletes and exhibitors are accustomed to long drives and climate changes, your equine partner probably takes the ride a little harder than you do. At BioZyme® Inc., we put our focus on care that […]
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When is it Too Hot to Ride a Horse?
Determining when it’s too hot to ride a horse depends on several factors, including temperature, humidity, the horse’s fitness level and the intensity and duration of the ride. Much like us, horses are susceptible to heat stress. Riding in excessively hot and humid conditions can pose health risks to both the horse and the rider. […]
Why You Should Slow Feed Horses: Improve Digestive Health, Decrease Colic
As humans, we are often guilty of rushing through meals. Time is a precious commodity, and we chow down our food on the go, just to get to the next meeting, event or task. Well, not every animal is built to throw back their food and get going—that includes some people! This is especially true […]
The Impacts of Weather on Your Horse’s Digestion
There has always been a common myth that when the weather changes, the instances of colic in the barn increase. But is this true? Can a simple change in temperature, barometric pressure or location affect your horse’s health? A recent study says it may. The study, conducted at the University of Pennsylvania in 2017, stated there […]
