The number one killer of horses other than old age is colic. If you search “equine colic” on the World Wide Web, over 400,000 results will appear! Many of them explain colic as a common yet potentially deadly disorder of the digestive system with a wide array of causes. To … Read More
Tuesday, March 8, 2016— In many parts of the country, dormant winter forages will soon transition to lush, green grass. As seasons change, forage growth accelerates and ingestion of fructan-rich grasses increases. While overindulgence of fructans can be problematic for certain horses, owners can take steps to ensure a seamless … Read More
Protect Your Horse from a Deadly Disease by Dave Sauter, DVM Now is not the time to be complacent about vaccination for West Nile virus (WNV). This virus is the leading cause of arbovirus encephalitis in horses and humans in the United States. In the state of Washington in … Read More
Protect Your Horse from Four Serious Diseases by Eleanor Blazer Within your horse may be invaders that can cause illness. These organisms are dependent on him for sustenance and life. Your horse is their “host.” Examples of these unwanted guests are intestinal parasites, bacterial or viral infection. Many of … Read More
DILLON, Mont., Jan. 29, 2016 – University of Montana Western Interim Provost Sylvia Moore announced today the addition of an instruction option to the university’s natural horsemanship program beginning in Fall 2016. “This new option fulfills a significant need in the equine industry for properly trained and certified equine instruction,” Olie Else, … Read More
Plan Ahead for Spring Pasture Grazing by Steve Breitenstein Before we know it, spring will be here and you may want to turn your horses out to pasture. This is tempting after a long winter, but being introduced to pasture grazing too quickly can cause colic, laminitis, or founder. … Read More
How Connective Tissue Health Affects Your Horse’s Performance by Barbara Breckenfeld Do you know what holds the body up? Is it A—the skeleton; B—muscles; C—connective tissue (fascia); D—all of them? If you answered C for connective tissue or fascia, you were correct. Most of us were taught that muscles … Read More
A Purina study has shown that feeding horses hay prior to grain (concentrate feed) can help slow their rate of intake. This can be an important management strategy for horses who are prone to rushing their meals and, as a result, are at greater risk of choking. It’s long been … Read More
Razer horseshoes were designed with health AND performance in mind. There are several key differences between Razer shoes and traditional horseshoes. 1. Traditional horseshoes don’t allow natural hoof movement, Razer shoes do. Razer shoes are crafted from tempered tool steel so they flex with the hoof, unlike traditional steel or some aluminum shoes that are rigid … Read More
Earning Your Trust One Horse At A Time That Blue Stuff Lotion – Introducing Hay Where’s That, Inc. Home of Hay Where’s That Blue Stuff, a topical antiseptic lotion for horses. Hay Where’s That products are made with all natural ingredients, are non-toxic and non-steroidal. We stand behind our products with … Read More
