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When it is hot out, exercise and other stressors can lead to dangerous dehydration. Horses generate a tremendous amount of...

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What does vitamin E deficiency look like in horses?

What does vitamin E deficiency look like in horses? Subtle signs of vitamin E deficiency often go unnoticed. Stiff during warm-up Sore after exercise Sour attitude when ridden Lack of energy and impulsion

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Hey, it is Taco here with an update!

As an equine athlete who has lived a full life, I have had my share of aches and pains. Lately I have been having more trouble than usual walking around and getting up from my nap. My humans tried the typical things to make me more comfortable, but they weren’t working as well as they had in the past.

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How to Manage Horse Pastures

Healthy 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.

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Natural Vitamin E Supplement Recommended for Breeding Stallions

Don’t wait until you are in the middle of breeding season to support optimal fertility in your breeding stallion. Subfertility...

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Keeping Dogs Safe Around Horses and Livestock

FOR 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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Introducing a new supplement to a picky horse in 4 easy steps

Horses are naturally suspicious of new flavors and odors, some more so than others. The key to introducing a new...

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Facemask tug-of-war

I think it is time to have a discussion about fly masks. For those of you that aren’t familiar with them, fly masks are the things our humans strap to our faces to keep the flies out of our eyes. The mask serves two purposes: It keeps us more comfortable (I am sure you don’t like flies in your eyes!) and it stops us from getting infections and diseases in our eyes.

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Supplement Tips That Help Keep Horses Healthy While Traveling

Your truck is gassed up and ready to go. You have gone over your trailer’s safety check list and it...

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Which one is best for my horse: a fortified feed, balancer pellet, or a vitamin and mineral supplement?

Confused about the difference between a fortified feed, balancer pellet, and vitamin and mineral supplement? You are not alone. We put together a simple chart to help you choose which one is right for your horse.

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Eastern Tent Caterpillar Egg Hatch Now Underway in Kentucky

Lexington, Ky., - Eastern tent caterpillars have begun to hatch, with the first instances being seen in Southern Kentucky this week and expected in Central Kentucky by early to mid-next week and Northern Kentucky a few days…

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How to shim a half pad with a yoga mat

Lisa Barry is a five-star event rider who has been riding and competing horses for 29 years, and has 16 years of international competition experience. Her horses have had top placings at many FEI events including at the…

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The Trouble with Fructans

What is a fructan? Fructan is a type of sugar found in cool-season grasses. Instead of being digested in the...

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Horse Supplement Storage Tips

Click here to download a print version of this infographic. Text-only version of “Horse Supplement Storage Tips” These are general...

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KPP Top Event Rider Tim Bourke Talks About the Horses He Loves and His Passion for the Sport

Irish eventer Tim Bourke grew up in Ireland and inherited his love of horses from his grandmother. He achieved an A-rating in Pony Club and later attended Gurteen College for equine studies and business. Upon graduation…

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Teff hay for metabolic horses: just the facts

Teff hay has been recommended as a good source of fiber for horses with metabolic syndrome because of its low...

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Spring Pasture Dangers

Limit access to lush pasture in at-risk horses, especially in the spring and fall. Grazing strategies for at-risk horses:

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Electrolyte Use in Fall and Winter

“I have only a few weeks’ worth of electrolyte supplement left in my bucket. With fall and winter approaching, do...

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It’s Taco Tuesday again!

The last few weeks were quite the adventure. We had some pretty terrible weather. First it rained, then the rain turned to ice! The ice covered everything...

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Ensure Your Horse is Getting Enough Water in the Winter

Horses need to drink a minimum of 10 to 12 gallons of water a day to stay healthy, no matter...

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Seek out a new perspective once in a while

It's always fun to ride with a different instructor once in a while. It could be a trainer that comes to your farm periodically, or a trainer who is offering a clinic in your area. A new perspective can shed light…

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Leo came to town

He stepped off the trailer with his head high and ears pricked. There was a slight tremble in his muscles, a hint of nervous excitement. He walked gracefully, almost catlike, down the ramp and across the drive. His fuzzy winter coat glistened…

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