Equine Electrolytes Walk down the aisle of any feed or farm store, and you will likely be overwhelmed by the variety of supplements available for your horse. A plethora of supplements exist from joint and digestive health to skin and hair care to those that relax your animals and more. Equine electrolytes are supplements designed […]
Category: Lifestyle
When is it Too Hot to Ride a Horse?
Determining when it’s too hot to ride a horse depends on several factors, including temperature, humidity, the horse’s fitness level and the intensity and duration of the ride. Much like us, horses are susceptible to heat stress. Riding in excessively hot and humid conditions can pose health risks to both the horse and the rider. […]
How to Prevent Heat Stress in Horses
Heat Stress in Horses Summer is still months away, but Mother Nature doesn’t know that. The temperatures are already climbing, and just like humans don’t enjoy heat and humidity, your equine companion also has a certain threshold for heat. Horses have a natural ability to handle extreme temperatures when kept within the upper and lower […]
What To Consider When Transitioning to a Forage-only Diet for Horses
Forage-only Diet for Horses Diet fads come and go, and that is true for our equine companions. In the last year, returning to their heritage and providing forage-based and forage-only diets increased in popularity with horse owners. Horses are natural grazers, so it makes sense that they would gravitate toward forage. However, there are definite […]
