Tips and Topics

Plan Ahead for Equine Feed Needs, But Not Too Far Ahead

Great advice from our friends at the University of Kentucky. When it comes to feed and supplements, you need to...

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Taco Tuesday special report:

This is post 2 of 12 in the series “Taco Tuesday” I heard some of you were concerned about me...

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Feeding Directions: Mere Suggestions or Strict Guidelines?

Feeding directions are an important place to start. As human beings, we have the ability to manage our own daily...

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It’s Taco Tuesday!

This is post 1 of 12 in the series “Taco Tuesday” I knew it was just a matter of time...

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This is a crazy new world.

This is post 12 of 12 in the series “"Kick On" - By Lisa Barry” COVID-19 has taken over what...

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Keeping skin disease away.

This is post 24 of 26 in the series “Pro Tips” By Reese Koffler Stanfield, USDF gold medalist, FEI-certified instructor,...

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Save money by cleaning your own blankets.

This is post 23 of 26 in the series “Pro Tips” By Lisa Barry, FEI 5* Rider and Trainer Are...

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How to Test Your Hay

Click here to download a print version of this infographic. Text-only version of “How to Test Your Hay” All horses...

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Hay Management for Horses with Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) and Cushing’s Disease (PPID)

Click here to download a print version of this infographic. Text-only version of “Hay Management for Horses with Equine Metabolic...

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Factors That Affect NSC Levels in Hay

Click here to download a print version of this infographic. Text-only version of “Factors That Affect NSC Levels in Hay”...

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Nutritional myth: Plain organic grains are the best nutrition for your horses.

Busted: While organic grains are free of some pesticides and other chemicals, plain grains do not provide balanced nutrition to...

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Preparing for the pitter patter of tiny hooves?

Article re-posted with kind permission by Equine Guelph: http://equineguelph.ca/index.php Preparing for the pitter patter of tiny hooves? Here is a great...

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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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Expand your horizons.

This is post 22 of 26 in the series “Pro Tips” By Reese Koffler Stanfield, USDF gold medalist, FEI-certified instructor,...

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Hoof packing tricks of the trade.

This is post 21 of 26 in the series “Pro Tips” By Lisa Barry, FEI 5* Rider and Trainer When...

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Nutritional myth: Organic selenium is free of pesticides.

Somewhat busted: When it comes to the mineral selenium, the term “organic” is defined as selenium that is derived from...

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Wacky Winter Weather – Horse Blanketing Tips

This crazy weather makes blanketing a real challenge. Blankets on, blankets off. Light, medium, heavy. Hood, no hood. Oh my!...

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Are there other diseases that mask as EPM?

Q: My friend’s horse may have EPM as he tested positive on several of the markers for the protozoa that...

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Bourke Eventing

We are excited to welcome Bourke Eventing to our team. Growing up in Westport Co. Mayo, Ireland, Tim inherited his...

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Colic Symptoms Checklist for Horses

Do you know the difference between mild, moderate, and severe colic symptoms when you check your horse’s vital signs? Here...

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Capillary refill time (CRT) and hydration skin pinch test in horses explained.

This is post 4 of 4 in the series “Horse Vital Signs” If you suspect that your horse is becoming...

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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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