Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS) and gastric discomfort affect an estimated 50 to 90% of all performance horses. This man-made condition is a product of stress, reduced forage intake, intermittent feeding, confinement, and/or high starch diets. But, through dietary modifications, owners can help improve the gastric environment thereby decreasing the risk of ulcers in their horses.
As the leaves begin to fall and the temperatures drop, horse blankets become a hot topic of discussion in the equestrian community.
We all know that unpleasant, acrid smell of ammonia when we walk into the barn. Even as we’re mucking the stalls, we can feel it burn our nostrils and sting our eyes. Though it may seem just an obnoxious odor, ongoing exposure to noxious ammonia results in health problems.
Your horse isn’t just some animal that you look after. It’s a close companion, a helping hand, and a trusted member of your team. So you care what your horse eats, and you want to know what the nutritional values are of the feed you provide it.
Sponsored by Standlee It’s officially performance horse season. Whether you’re performing Western or English style, your horse will need…
Sweet PDZ Horse Stall Refresher is an all-natural, environmentally safe way to freshen your stalls and safeguard your horse’s…
Many horses suffer from leg and joint problems regardless of age or profession. Whether horses have a previous injury…
The long debate of shod versus barefoot has yet to reign in for horse owners and hoof care professionals alike. However, proponents of either side can agree that the transition from shod to barefoot requires extra steps and precaution.
