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Hey, what do you know about hay? • Hay is the third most valuable crop in the United States, with a market value of $11 billion • Depending on the region, 2012 hay prices jumped by two to five times over their 2011 levels • Unlike soybeans, corn and a range of fruit crops, there are no subsidies or guarantees for growing hay Click here, to read No Hay for Horses. About ELCR: The Equine Land Conservation Resource, now commonly known as... Read More »
Category : Other Topics of Interest | Tips and Topics
Customer Q&A Question: How do I determine the percent protein in my horse’s total diet? It is so confusing. Answer: You are not the only one who is confused by this! Let’s see if we can make it easier for you to understand how to determine the percentage of protein in your horse’s total diet. You have to do some math, but it isn't too hard. I will use my horse’s diet as an example. My gelding is fed 20 lb of grass/alfalfa hay.... Read More »
Category : Tips and Topics | Valuable Nutrients
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is an integral component of synovial fluid and articular cartilage. It is responsible for lubrication of the joint surfaces. While glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate work mainly as the building block for cartilage, HA is more beneficial to the joint fluid, which nourishes the joint and provides shock absorbing properties. Hyaluronic acid has been found to be helpful in controlling joint pain, heat, and swelling. The recommended... Read More »
Category : Tips and Topics | Valuable Nutrients
Hey everyone! So much has happened over the past couple months. They have been busy and exciting with a few ups and downs. Hoosier and I went to our first CIC** at Poplar Place Farm at the end of March. I was very excited and felt more than prepared. That being said, that weekend had its ups and downs. The first down was dressage. Hoosier was fantastic in the warm-up, but when we got in the ring he sucked up and would not go forward. We did not put in... Read More »
Category : Team Have At It Blog | Tips and Topics
Greetings!! There is a lot to catch up on in this blog! First, the Youth Rodeo Challenge Series season in Ohio has ended. I am very excited to report I won 3 Year-End champion belt buckles and 2 halters for being the winner of 2 events at the Finals! The buckles are for Dummy Roping (7-9 years), Drag Dummy Roping (7-9) & Drag Dummy Roping (10-12). My favorite buckle is for winning the Drag Dummy Roping in the 10-12 year old division, because I... Read More »
Category : Caden’s Awesomeness Blog | Tips and Topics
Eventually every horse gets to the point where it is time to retire, but when and how depends on the individual. A horse’s health and soundness dictate retirement more so than age. Most horses do better when retirement happens gradually, through a slow decrease in activity level based on the horse’s physical abilities and mental attitude. When is the right time? Assessing your horse’s physical and mental status isn’t always easy. Horses tend to... Read More »
Category : Health & Management | Other Topics of Interest | Tips and Topics
What is laminitis? Laminitis occurs when the tissues that connect the coffin bone to the hoof wall, called the laminae, become inflamed and the blood supply is compromised. The sensitive and insensitive laminae separate, damaging the structural integrity of the hoof. There are multiple causative factors that result in laminitis. They range from mechanical stress to digestive dysfunction. Laminitis varies in severity depending on the amount of damage... Read More »
Category : Health & Management | Nutritional Minutes | Tips and Topics
It can be hard to get a picky eater to consume enough calories to maintain optimal condition. Digestive aids, such as probiotics and yeast cultures, keep the digestive system in balance, which helps to stimulate a horse’s appetite. A balanced digestive tract utilizes feedstuffs more efficiently, so the horse benefits more from the feed he or she is eating. Article written by KPP staff. Copyright (C) 2013 Kentucky Performance Products,... Read More »
Category : Digestive Health | Tips and Topics
Fifty to 75 percent of the horses that contract tetanus will die, no matter what treatment is administered. Luckily, due to the availability of effective vaccines, horse owners can easily protect themselves and their companions from this deadly disease. Tetanus, commonly called lockjaw, attacks a horse’s central nervous system. It is not a contagious disease, so it is not passed from animal to animal. Instead, the disease is caused by a bacterium... Read More »
Category : Health & Management | Other Topics of Interest | Tips and Topics | Uncategorized
Hey everyone! I'm sorry my blogs seem to be few and far between. I stay pretty busy living the life of a working student for Missy Ransehousen. To sum it up, I got up at 6 a.m. every day, fed my young horse, cleaned his stall, helped bring up, feed, and water the other 6 horses where Zeke and I were staying and then headed to Missy's at 7:30. When I got there we fed, brought some up, turned some out, and cleaned stalls. Then it's other chores that vary... Read More »
Category : Team Have At It Blog | Tips and Topics
