In a recent field test, horses fed Absorbine Hooflex® Concentrated Hoof Builder Supplement showed a significant increase in hoof growth after a six month period of use. This field test was conducted through a partnership between W.F. Young/Absorbine® and the American and Canadian Association of Professional Farriers, as well as members of The Second Company …
Horses and stomach ulcers are not a good combination! Yet many active horses suffer from this condition. Learn from Cavalor about ulcers and how they can be prevented: For more information about Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome, check out this post from Dr. Katy Raynor.
You’re Invited to our Horse Owners Workshop! WHAT: A fun and informative evening event for horse owners with prizes, coupons, and refreshments WHERE: Best Western Hotel in Keene, 401 Winchester Street, Route 10 South WHEN: Thursday, April 30 6:30pm Registration 7:00pm Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome with Katy Raynor, DVM, New England Equine Medical & Surgical …
No matter how long you have been a part of the equine world, at one time or another you have probably feared ulcers causing your horse’s subtle changes in behavior, difference in athleticism, or even signs of colic. With a thorough understanding of the syndrome, preventative measures can be taken. What is EGUS? The horse’s …
Lowest Joint Care Prices of the Year Did you know that your horse’s joints can begin to wear as early as age five? Research has shown that horses of all disciplines ages five and up can benefit from a daily joint care program. A quality supplement can positively influence your horse’s vitality and longevity, and …
Why all the talk about omega fatty acids lately? Unsure how to supplement your horse’s diet appropriately? An understanding of how omega-3 fatty acids function will help you determine the best diet for your horse. See the infographic here. What Are Omega Fatty Acids? Omega fatty acids are a form of polyunsaturated fat (fat molecules …
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Hoof boots provide an excellent alternative to traditional horse shoes. “The benefits are that boots are removable, offer complete coverage, are flexible, allow loading of the entire foot, provide true axial loading when needed, and allow traction to be varied daily or hourly as conditions change,” says farrier Pete Ramey. Some hoof boots can be …
Equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) is not a specific disease, but rather a clinical syndrome with three principal components: obesity, hyperinsulinemia, and insulin resistance (IR). EMS horses are predisposed to a variety of health issues including laminitis, so proper dietary management of these animals is essential. Dietary management can address two strategies to treat EMS: increasing …
What is Equine Metabolic Syndrome? Equine metabolic syndrome is a health problem that affects many horses that are considered easy keepers. Symptoms include large regional fat deposits, obesity, insulin resistance, and recurrent episodes of laminitis. Unfortunately in this day and age, obese horses are more the rule than the exception. Despite education by veterinarians and …