by Lucerne Farms | Jan 30, 2018 | Horse Stories, Lucerne Farms Blog 2017
Whether you are serving a bagged ration or your horse grazes in a paddock, the typical horse’s diet will consist of a assortment of grass varieties and clovers. Two of the most popular grasses for horses, timothy and alfalfa, make excellent components of a quality...
by Lucerne Farms | Jan 2, 2018 | Horse Stories, Lucerne Farms Blog 2017
Mackenzie Fitzpatrick has a lot of surprises up her sleeve as part of her hands-on presentation of the equine digestive system. One of those surprises is the meaningful role of bugs – that is, bacteria and fungi – in the healthy digestion of the horse. Think you’re...
by Lucerne Farms | Dec 23, 2017 | Horse Stories, Lucerne Farms Blog 2017
Inside of a Horse Mackenzie Fitzpatrick Brings a Horse’s Digestive System to Life Mackenzie Fitzpatrick has been talking about the inside of a horse for more than ten years. As a Territory Sales Manager for the Kent Nutrition Group, she speaks to suppliers, farmers,...
by Lucerne Farms | Nov 15, 2017 | Horse Stories, Lucerne Farms Blog 2017
In the Arena with Lucky Orphan’s Herd A Look Inside an Equine-Assisted Program at a Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue At Lucky Orphan Horse Rescue, healing begins with the herd. The herd consists of the equine residents of Lucky Orphans, who gather in the 11,000-square foot...
by Lucerne Farms | Nov 7, 2017 | Horse Stories, Lucerne Farms Blog 2017
Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue: Healing Horses That Heal People To know anything about Deanna Mancuso and the genesis of Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue, a sanctuary for unwanted, abused, and neglected horses located in New York’s Hudson Valley, you’ll need to know the story...
by Lucerne Farms | Oct 20, 2017 | Horse Stories, Lucerne Farms Blog 2017
Feed & Forage Tips to Reduce IAD Symptoms A horse’s diet is a central to many incidences of IAD. There are a variety of options for owners – some may be right for your horse. Feed fresh, clean hay. Hay should smell fresh and not clump – old or musty hay harbors...