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Horse Show Stall Setup: Make Your Horses Comfortable

Horse Show Stall Setup: Make Your Horses Comfortable

In the heat of the competitive season, you may find yourself spending more time on the road and stabling at horse shows. It is essential that you spend time on horse show stall setup to keep your horse safe and comfortable throughout the competition. Some strategic...
How To Stimulate Appetite and Get a Horse To Eat

How To Stimulate Appetite and Get a Horse To Eat

While the saying may be “Eat like a horse,” let’s face it, not all horses are blessed with voracious appetites. Some horses are notoriously picky eaters and need to be encouraged to eat their daily rations. For these horses, mealtime can take a bit more advanced...
The Most Common Health Risks for Overweight Horses

The Most Common Health Risks for Overweight Horses

Much like for humans, carrying excess weight can be detrimental to the health of your horse. Obesity can affect a number of the horse’s systems while also causing pain and discomfort. For this reason, it is essential to work with your veterinarian to keep your horse...
The Importance of Proper Nutrition for a Pregnant Mare

The Importance of Proper Nutrition for a Pregnant Mare

Is your mare currently carrying a new bundle of joy? When you have a foal on the way, there are many dreams literally riding on its back. However, before the foal is even born, it is imperative that you give your colt or filly the best start possible. Proper nutrition...
The Hidden Side Effect of High-Protein Diets for Horses

The Hidden Side Effect of High-Protein Diets for Horses

High protein diets are often come recommended for horses (and humans!) for a variety of reasons. These diets can help to build muscle and body condition while providing horses with the energy that they need to compete. Many equine nutritionists recommend supplementing...
How To Reduce Ammonia in Poultry Houses in Winter

How To Reduce Ammonia in Poultry Houses in Winter

It’s true, the smell of ammonia may be stronger in the summer months, with the sun beating down on manure and heating up the dirty coop bedding. However, that doesn’t mean that ammonia is gone in the winter. In fact, ammonia is just as dangerous in winter. While...
Caring for Older Horses in Cold Winter Months

Caring for Older Horses in Cold Winter Months

It is natural to wonder how you can keep your senior horse comfortable with a forecast of snow, sleet, wind, and sub-zero temperatures. As our friends age and enter their golden years, there are additional health considerations that must be made. Generally, a senior...