One of the major causes of fatigue is the depletion of energy stores needed for the horse to perform. During less-intense, longer-duration exercise, FLAIR Strips help horses get needed oxygen more efficiently to sustain aerobic exercise. How do you treat fatigue in horses? A fatigued horse should receive the following Read more…
“Rapidly growing pasture grasses in the spring and summer months are also higher in digestible energy (calories) and sugars, which contribute significantly to weight gain.” Some of the best skills a horse owner can hone are estimating weight and body condition score. Does grass help a horse gain weight? Many Read more…
Hydration. Keeping your horse well-hydrated is one of the most important steps you can take to encourage your horse’s muscle recovery. One of the main reasons for this is that horses lose a lot of glycogen (stored carbs that act as fuel) when they exercise or work. What helps muscles Read more…
Occasionally, a horse seems to collapse or fall away under saddle while being ridden. This can result from a variety of problems including lameness, neurologic problems, and poor conditioning. This problem is more common in young horses that are not accustomed to carrying the weight of a rider. Why does Read more…
In medium walk and working trot, the horse should track up. Tracking up means that the hind feet should step into the prints left by the front feet. However, if the horse has a particularly good walk, he might naturally overtrack by a couple of inches or more in the Read more…
Probiotics and prebiotics can also be helpful for increasing the number of “good” bacteria and restoring gut health in horses with hindgut ulcers. Your veterinarian may also prescribe medications such as sucralfate or misoprostol. How do I know if my horse has a hindgut ulcer? Hindgut ulcers tend to have Read more…
How is arthritis diagnosed? Your vet will watch your horse move on a hard and a soft surface, as well as doing some flexion tests to locate the problem initially. Flexion tests put extra stress through certain joints, and so will make pain in a joint more obvious to the Read more…
We routinely recommend use of Essential K® or Wholesome Blends™ Balancer to support horses during EPM recovery because both products are highly concentrated in vitamins, minerals and the high-quality amino acids needed for muscle rebuilding. What is the best treatment for EPM in horses? There are two treatment options for Read more…
Here are the most effective ways we’ve found to boost your truck’s power. Clean House to Increase Horsepower. Perform a Tune-Up on the Engine. Install a Turbo Kit or Supercharger. Install a Cold-Air Intake. Install an Aftermarket Exhaust System. Buy an Engine Tuner. What adds the most HP to a Read more…
Magnesium helps nerve cells transmit signals to each other and to muscles by regulating ion balance across cell membranes. It is thought to have a calming effect on horses, helping to ease muscle tremors and nervousness. What can I give my horse for anxiety? If the horse needs a mild Read more…