horse health

What Is HERDA In Horses?

November 7, 2023
You may have heard the phrase ‘this horse is 5 panel NN’ when purchasing a new Quarter Horse or Paint. Do you know what they’re actually testing for though? These genetic tests look for five common heredity diseases in stock type horses. They’re HYPP, PSSM1, MH, GBED and HERDA. Not every horse will be NN...

Five Products To Protect Your Horse's Coat

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April 18, 2023
It’s officially Spring, which means it’s also shedding season. If your horse’s coat looks dull, or you want to give it an extra health boost before summer, we’ve got the products for you! We’ve found five of the best coat health products for you and your horse to love. Super 14 Healthy Skin & Coat...

Five Ways To Boost Your Horse's Immune System

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March 20, 2023
Ahh, Spring, the sun is finally shining and many are out traveling to rodeos, jackpots, and other horse events. Unfortunately, this means viruses are also immerging from the frozen ground and attacking horses with vulnerable immune systems. While practicing smart biosecurity is often the best line of defense, we also rounded up five of our...

Five Rejuvenating Recovery Supplements

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February 1, 2023
If you could add a supplement to your horse’s regimen to encourage recovery and performance, why wouldn’t you?! The supplement world can seem daunting, but thankfully we’ve narrowed the field down to five of our favorite recovery supplements for maximum recovery. Horse XL Supplement Equinety $99.99 on Amazon Equinety works to target a horse’s individual...

Summer Dapples Only

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July 23, 2021
Do you or someone you know have a horse that “only dapples in the summer?” You’ve heard this line before. While we’re all under the conception that horse’s dappled coat is more prominent in the summer, it’s important to take note of one thing: nutrition! Beautiful dapples are largely related to proper nutrition— not just...

Is Your Senior Horse Ready For Winter?

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September 16, 2020
Is your senior horse in optimum body condition for the upcoming winter months? As fall approaches, now is the time to plan for your horse’s changing nutritional needs—test your soil, eradicate invasive weeds, and reseed and fertilize pastures. For pastures soon-to-be snow covered, your hay needs should be secured. While good quality hay and pasture...

Does Your Horse Have Leaky Gut Syndrome?

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August 10, 2020
If your horse has been acting off, it could be Leaky Gut Syndrome (LGS). LGS happens when your horse’s gastrointestinal tract is compromised, allowing harmful substances to “leak” into the blood stream. These leaks can result in: • Changes in personality/behavior • Reduced performance • Weight loss • Loose manure/diarrhea • Chronic/recurrent colic • Girthy...

Avoid The Dangers Of Summer Pasture

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June 22, 2020
Summer is a time to get outside and enjoy the blooming flowers and luscious green grass. But for horses, summer pasture can be dangerous, especially for those suffering from laminitis and metabolic diseases. While grass is a natural food source for equines, nonstructural carbohydrates (starches and sugars) are abundant in summer pasture and horses with...

Straight From Your Horse's Mouth: CBD

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April 27, 2020
CBD. Three letters, so many benefits. CBD products are being developed and used throughout human and animal healthcare industries at an alarming rate. And the fan fare is definitely worth it. Far from a narcotic or mystical potion, CBD products are real and ready to help your horse be at their best.  For any horse...
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