Summer seasonal recurrent dermatitis (SSRD), commonly called sweet itch or summer itch, is caused by a horse’s allergic reaction to...
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Omega fatty acids are known as essential fatty acids because they cannot be synthesized in the body and must be...
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Your horse is a home The digestive tract of your horse is home to millions of microorganisms that aid in...
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Vitamins are organic compounds, which, when provided in the proper amounts, play a major role in the well-being of your...
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Fire is an ever-present concern for stable owners. Contact your local fire department to do a walk through of your property and provide recommendations for a pre-plan. A qualified electrician should also evaluate your facility.
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Studies reveal that horses are happiest when living outside with other horses. Researchers also noted benefits to the overall health...
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What are electrolytes? Imagine you are riding your horse on a hot summer day. If you do more than walk,...
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Rain Rot The facts: Rain rot is caused by the bacterium Dermatophilus congolensis. Occurs during wet seasons. Starts with some type of skin opening, such as an insect bite, that allows the bacteria to enter and spread using moisture. Contagious.
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Healthy horses have little problem adjusting to changes in the fructan (sugar) levels in grass. However, individuals struggling with obesity or metabolic syndrome are at high risk for digestive imbalances caused by seasonal fluctuations.
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Kentucky Performance Products is proud to announce WPRA barrel racer Robyn Herring as a new sponsored rider. Herring is a...
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Click here, to learn more about Equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1). Article re-posted with kind permission by Equine Guelph: http://equineguelph.ca/index.php
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Watch dressage riders Jaimey and Tina Irwin dance with the Friday Night Stars at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival. Kentucky Performance Products...
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In healthy joints, the ends of the bones are coated with a thin layer of friction-reducing tissue known as articular cartilage.
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Article re-posted with kind permission by Equine Guelph: http://equineguelph.ca/index.php New ThermoRegulator Healthcare Tool launched by Equine Guelph Nature has provided horses...
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There is often a stigma attached to feeding round bales to horses, but managed well they can be a safe...
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As pastures fade from green to brown, horse owners all over will soon be feeding hay to meet their horses’...
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Does your horse resemble a fluffy stuffed animal this time of year? That fluffy winter coat serves a very important...
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Horses are managed in varying conditions throughout the world. A vast number of them do not have access to growing...
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Congratulations to Kentucky Performance Products sponsored rider Jenni Martin McAllister and her amazing horse, Legis Touch the Sun, on winning...
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As the winter season approaches, it is time to evaluate your horse’s body condition score. It is important to make...
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Selenium is an essential trace mineral. It is necessary to maintain good health but is needed only in small amounts....
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How many calories are treats adding to your horse’s diet? Probably not many, if you feed them in moderation. Calorie...
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