
Increasing Your Horse’s Appetite
It can be hard to get a picky eater to consume enough calories to maintain optimal condition. Digestive aids, such...
» View ArticleIt can be hard to get a picky eater to consume enough calories to maintain optimal condition. Digestive aids, such...
» View ArticleDuring the hot summer months it is important for your horse to have unlimited access to fresh, clean water. A...
» View ArticleThis is post 41 of 41 in the series “Taco Tuesday” It’s Taco Tuesday! Taco Tuesday special report Back in...
» View ArticleHot and dry temps got your pasture down? The record heat and lack of rain has turned many pastures brown...
» View ArticleThis is post 40 of 41 in the series “Taco Tuesday” It’s Taco Tuesday! Taco Tuesday special report Back in...
» 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 ArticleMosquitoes are not just annoying; they pose a health risk for your horses. Mosquitoes spread several neurologic diseases: West Nile virus, eastern equine encephalomyelitis, and western equine encephalomyelitis. It is important to vaccinate your horse to protect against these diseases as well as take steps to manage the mosquito population on your farm.
» 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 ArticleWhen it is hot out, exercise and other stressors can lead to dangerous dehydration. Horses generate a tremendous amount of...
» View ArticleWhat 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
» View ArticleAs 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.
» 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 ArticleDon’t wait until you are in the middle of breeding season to support optimal fertility in your breeding stallion. Subfertility...
» View ArticleFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, please contact: Aimee Robinson Valley Vet Supply Phone: 785-562-3864 x 282 | Mobile: 414-916-3246...
» View ArticleHorses are naturally suspicious of new flavors and odors, some more so than others. The key to introducing a new...
» View ArticleI 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.
» View ArticleYour truck is gassed up and ready to go. You have gone over your trailer’s safety check list and it...
» View ArticleConfused 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.
» View ArticleLexington, 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…
» View ArticleLisa 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…
» View ArticleWhat is a fructan? Fructan is a type of sugar found in cool-season grasses. Instead of being digested in the...
» View ArticleClick here to download a print version of this infographic. Text-only version of “Horse Supplement Storage Tips” These are general...
» View ArticleIrish 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…
» View ArticleTeff hay has been recommended as a good source of fiber for horses with metabolic syndrome because of its low...
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