Tag Horse Health

B-Complete: Bananas and Equine Gut Health

The importance of gut health in horses cannot be overstated. A healthy digestive system is closely related to your horse’s overall well-being. One of the most significant factors in equine gut health is their diet. A well-balanced, nutrient-dense diet is… Continue Reading →

The Power of Light: Equilume Light Masks

Are you familiar with the impact of light on your horse’s wellbeing? If you’re a breeder, then you are more than likely aware that the lengthening days of spring result in increased fertility. Light physiologically impacts all horses, not just… Continue Reading →

The Impact of Arena Footing on Hooves and Maintaining Proper Moisture Balance

As an equestrian, caring for your horse’s hooves is of utmost importance. While modern arena footing is wonderful for optimizing horses’ peak performance and comfort, we must consider the effect on hoof care. Some common substances found in arena footing… Continue Reading →

Surviving Winter Without an Indoor Arena

Winter – the season dreaded by all equestrians. Muddy paddocks, frozen water buckets, layers of blankets, and did we mention the mud? And besides the hassle of dealing with winter weather conditions, for some of us, the cold throws a… Continue Reading →

Protecting Your Horse From Poisonous Fall Leaves

Fluffy jackets, toasty fires, and football season – What’s not to love about the Fall? As we usher in the autumn weather and leaves begin to blanket the ground, it’s important that horse owners know the potential threat of poisonous… Continue Reading →

Know Before You Show: Navigating the USEF Show Number Rule

The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is the National Governing Body for equestrian activities and competitions. USEF recently published the 2024 Rulebook which includes a number of rule changes and updates, including many topics from helmets and attire to lunging… Continue Reading →

The Vital Role of Oat Beta-Glucan in the Modern Show Horse’s Diet

Supporting the modern show horse’s digestive processes is critical for overall health and performance. While traditional components of equine gastric supplements such as probiotics and prebiotics remain crucial, a lesser-known yet highly beneficial ingredient gaining recognition – oat beta-glucan. This… Continue Reading →

Q&A: A Closer Look at MagnaWave PEMF Therapy

We sat down with Cameron Rush with MagnaWave to give us a breakdown of the benefits of PEMF and discuss what makes the MagnaWave machine special. Q: What is PEMF and why is it beneficial for horses? What other animals… Continue Reading →

Which Therapy Modality Is Right for Your Horse?

So, you’ve decided that your equine athlete deserves additional support, but where do you start? With so many options, it might be hard to decide what therapies are right to incorporate for your horse. Before you factor in your budget,… Continue Reading →

Preventing Common Hoof Problems

No hoof, no horse. We hear it over and over, and well… that’s because it’s true. But changing weather conditions challenge our horses’ hoof health. Our recent blog, Common Fall Hoof Problems, touches on some of the issues to be… Continue Reading →

5 Ways to Boost Your Horse’s Immune System

A strong immune system. You might hear this term tossed around regularly in reference to a horse’s health. But what does it really mean? Immune systems are complicated. And, important. This intricate part of bodily functioning is what provides your… Continue Reading →

Therapy Spotlight: RevitaVet & Red Light Therapy

RevitaVet Therapy Systems offers a range of products that provide infrared and red light therapy for your horse. Light therapy with infrared diodes offers multiple therapeutic benefits by stimulating the release of nitric oxide in the body. This sets off… Continue Reading →

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