Avoiding Anhidrosis

As summer rolls on, temperatures are heating up around the country. Envision yourself out riding with a friend on a hot day. After working awhile, her horse has formed a thick foam under the reins, saddle pad, between his hind legs, and is dripping from his belly. Your horse, on the other hand, is mostly […]

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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 […]

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Vitalize Ambassador Finds Success “One Day at a Time”

Professional barrel racer and Vitalize® Ambassador Emily Miller is taking one day and one rodeo at a time. The young athlete from Weatherford, Okla., closed out a phenomenal 2017 season just short of making her first NFR appearance, but also faced some hurdles with her two main horses. Pipewrench, her primary horse has been sidelined […]

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How to Keep Horses Healthier, Happier with Vitalize

Long-time equestrian enthusiast, Stacey Oppermann knows one of the keys to a rider’s success is keeping horses healthy, and that a healthy horse is usually happier. Oppermann, owner of Cedar Creek Equestrian in Cedarburg, Wis., has spent years training horses and athletes in the sport of hunter-jumper, as well as competing herself. She is currently […]

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