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Monthly Archives: May 2012
Gastric and Digestion: Two Sides of the Same Coin
Healthy digestion fuels your horse’s performance. If you can’t make heads or tails of gastric and digestive supplements, and just thinking about them gives you an ulcer, we can help!
Posted in Equine Health
From AAEP’s Ask the Vet: Non-heating Horse Feeds
“I have an 8 year old Paint gelding who is boarded and is receiving one scoop of sweet feed and grass hay. He is ridden 3-5 times/week and given a moderate workout each time. We trail ride in the summer…”
Bits + Pieces
You probably know the difference between a full cheek and a D-ring, but what about an Uxeter Kimberwicke? We’ve explained a few unusual options and a bit about leverage (sorry, we couldn’t help ourselves!).
Dog and Pony Show – Is Your Pup Prepared?
Your tack is gleaming, the hay bags are hung in the trailer, your boots are spit-polished and your horse stands beautifully braided. As you load up to go, your dog is sticking to you like glue, catching your eye with that familiar questioning look: “Can I go too? Can I? Can I? Can I?”…
From AAEP’s Ask the Vet: Feeding to Prevent Ulcers
My stallion has ulcers every couple of years. What would be a good diet for him? At present he gets good quality alfalfa / grass hay with about one pound of 12% sweet feed daily at 6:30 am and 3:30 pm. All the fresh water he can drink. – Glen
Understanding Equine Muscle Disorders
Enjoy our free Webinar: Understanding Equine Muscle Disorders, hosted by Dr. Lydia Gray, SmartPak’s Medical Director/Staff Veterinarian and Jessica Normand, Director of Supplement Marketing. Learn how nutrition, supplements, exercise and other management practices can help with Tying Up, PSSM and HYPP in horses.
Tagged with: Exertional Rhabomyolysis, Tying Up, Webinars
Posted in Diseases & Conditions, Muscle & Weight Management, Webinars
Posted in Diseases & Conditions, Muscle & Weight Management, Webinars
Joint Deterioration in the Older Horse
“I have a 19 year old thoroughbred gelding. He is 17.3 and has just been diagnosed with arthritis and fairly severe joint deterioration. I have had a hard time finding information on the best way to treat him. I would like to keep riding him if that’s possible. I do dressage with him. How would you suggest treating him? I want to keep him out of pain as much as possible. I also am on a fairly tight budget which makes treatment even harder.” – HG
Tagged with: Arthritis, Joint Health, Senior Horse
Posted in Diseases & Conditions, Joint Health & Lameness
Posted in Diseases & Conditions, Joint Health & Lameness
Barn of the Month – Sprucewood Farm
“Sprucewood farm is a small, family owned horse farm located just north of Burlington, Vermont. It was started in 2005 and with just a few very special Morgan horses, my lifelong dream began…”
Posted in Barn of the Month
From AAEP’s Ask the Vet: Feeding the Race Horse
In your opinion, what is the best feed combination for a race horse in racing season and during rest period? Should it be different due to the different energy demands? Is there need for supplementation? Thank you! – Edward
The Top 10 Things Your Vet Wants You to Know
We asked our staff veterinarian, Dr. Lydia Gray, for a list of the top ten things your vet wants you to know, but doesn’t always have time to tell you.
De-stress Yourself for a Calm Horse
Your horse instantly picks up on your attitude and his behavior probably reflects it. Here are seven ways you can de-stress before and during a competition.
Posted in SmartPaker Stories & Adventures
From AAEP’s Ask the Vet: Feeding Two Year Olds
I recently purchased an almost two year old Thoroughbred gelding that had 60 days training to race at 18 months before his owners decided he wasn’t fast enough. He is growing quickly and I am in no hurry to start riding him again as I feel he needs time to develop physically. Nutritionally, what should his diet consist of for optimum growth and health? – Ashley
