
Time for Your Horse to Put on Its Winter Coat
Does your horse resemble a fluffy stuffed animal this time of year? That fluffy winter coat serves a very important...
» View ArticleDoes your horse resemble a fluffy stuffed animal this time of year? That fluffy winter coat serves a very important...
» View ArticleWhen the temperatures drop below freezing, opt out of strenuous work and choose other activities for your four-legged partner. Research...
» View ArticleIt is easy for horses to drop weight in the cold winter months and you may not notice it until...
» View ArticleQ: I was told to feed my easy keeper mature, lower quality grass hay. Why, and how do I tell...
» View ArticleArticle re-posted with kind permission by Equine Guelph: http://equineguelph.ca/index.php Ice storms, blizzards, floods, or tornadoes – it seems that over the...
» View ArticleHorses will start feeling cold below certain critical temperatures. For a clipped horse, or one with a summer coat, the...
» View ArticleCustomer Q&A Question: How do I determine the percent protein in my horse’s total diet? It is so confusing. Answer:...
» View ArticleSome horses gain weight when given a winter break from trail riding, training, and/or showing. The extra weight can make...
» View ArticleClick to download chart. Horses choke when a mass of partially chewed feed becomes lodged in their esophagus. In an effort...
» View ArticleSoaking hay is one way to reduce the amount of sugar in the hay, but it should only be used...
» View ArticlePPID, once known as Cushing’s disease, is now commonly referred to as pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction. In PPID, a portion...
» View ArticlePeople, cats and dogs often suffer from hearing loss due to injury, illness or old age, but what about horses?...
» View ArticleClick here to download a print version of this infographic. Text-only version of “Horse supplement feeding tips” Thoroughly mix your...
» View ArticleArticle re-posted with kind permission by Equine Guelph: http://equineguelph.ca/news/index.php?content=353 By Gayle Ecker, Director of Equine Guelph The fall is a...
» View ArticleDoes one of these scenarios sound familiar? • The barn manager sends you a text: your horse is out of...
» View ArticleClick here to download a print version of this infographic. Text-only version of “Quick tips to keep your horse’s water...
» View ArticleDuring drought conditions, pastures may not provide enough fiber and energy to meet your horse’s nutrition requirements. Feeding additional hay may be necessary. If additional calories are still needed, consider a high-fat supplement. Horses should consume at least 1.5% to 2% of body weight per day in forage. Supplemental forage in the form of hay or hay cubes may be needed.
» View ArticleArticle re-posted with kind permission by Equine Guelph: https://thehorseportal.ca/2021/06/what-to-do-about-ticks/ Both people and their animals have been encountering more ticks and...
» View ArticleDuring the hot summer months it is important for your horse to have unlimited access to fresh, clean water. A...
» View ArticleHot and dry temps got your pasture down? The record heat and lack of rain has turned many pastures brown...
» View ArticleArticle re-posted with kind permission by Equine Guelph: https://thehorseportal.ca/2021/05/equine-asthma-pollution/ During the summer there are often waves of horses presenting with...
» View Article3 easy steps to determine if a horse feed is “low starch". 1. Check the NSC (nonstructural carbohydrates)value of the feed. 2. Look for fat and fiber ingredients at the top of the ingredient list. 3. Make sure any cereal grains and molasses are only present in small amounts.
» View ArticleHealthy pastures require year-round maintenance. Depending on your situation you may need to rest overgrazed pastures, control weeds, spread manure, test soil, reseed, or fertilize. Check out our pasture management infographic.
» View ArticleFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, please contact: Aimee Robinson Valley Vet Supply Phone: 785-562-3864 x 282 | Mobile: 414-916-3246...
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