Did you know the #1 way to induce ulcers in horses for clinical trials is putting them on a trailer and driving them around? The bumpy roads, strange environments and routine changes that come with hauling only mean one thing for horses: STRESS! Whether you are going across the pond—like Team Vitalize®’s 2020 Olympic Silver Medalist Laura Kraut and […]
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How to Mitigate the Risk of Post-Foaling Colic
We know that with a change in routine, the microbiota of the equine gut will change as well, causing a shift that can sometimes lead to colic. Often, we recognize those “changes” as a long haul in the trailer, a hard day of competition or the wrong feed being given to your horse. While these […]
The Science and Sport of Jumping
Most people don’t combine the terms ‘sport’ and ‘science’ in the same conversation, but for Tim Worden, Ph.D., those two passions have led him to a unique role in the world of show jumping. Worden is a sports-scientist who has spent years studying the equine discipline of hunter-jumper, although it’s been years since he’s competed […]
New Gel Offers Same Good Gut Feeling
When having “a good gut feeling” is a top priority for your equine companion, BioZyme® Inc., makers of Vitalize® realizes that means having easy-to-use products that the horse enjoys. That’s why BioZyme is excited to share about the release of its improved gel product. The Vitalize Equine Recovery Paste product, a 3-in-1 formula to get […]
