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Monthly Archives: June 2012
Fun Photos from the SmartPak Fun Show
We were so pleased to be able to host our second annual SmartPak Horse Fun Show at Beland Stables in Lakeville, MA last month! We invited SmartPakers and their friends and family to participate, volunteer, or spectate, and all the proceeds went to one of our favorite rescues — Akindale Thoroughbred Rescue in Pawling, NY…
From AAEP’s Ask the Vet: Weight Gain
I have a warmblood walker cross gelding, 14 years old with good teeth that I cannot get weight on. He moved from VA to CO in October. He then proceeded to go from a body score of 7 to a body score of 4 in 3 months. I have tried the high fat supplements like amplify but he will not eat those. He supposedly gets 25lbs of timothy hay per day from the barn where he stays, plus 3 lbs of complete feed. I have a draft mare of the same size on the same diet and she is very similar BS wise to when she moved out here. I really need him to bulk up fat and muscle to get ready for this summer. Any suggestions?
– Hannah
Ulcers, GastroGard and Supplements
“My 6 year old mare has recently been diagnosed with an ulcer. They recommended 14 days of GastroGuard. I see that most of the studies have been done on 30 days of treatment. Do you usually treat for 14 days or longer in your practice? Also is there a supplement you recommend for horses with ulcers? Thank you. Regards, Laurie Bennison”
Tagged with: Colic, Digestion, Foregut, Gastric, GI, Hindgut, Stomach, Supplements, Ulcers
Posted in G.I. Health & Conditions
Posted in G.I. Health & Conditions
Smart Senior Strategies: Providing Care and Nutrition for the Aging Horse Webinar
This webinar will help with answers to common questions about body changes and common conditions in senior horses, and what owners can do to compensate.
Traveling with Your Horse? Reduce the Red Tape
Whether it’s a short distance or a long trip, you’ve got a lot to think about any time you haul your horse. Getting all the right tests done and paperwork filled out may seem like a lot of extra time and money. In this article, you’ll find out what you need to travel and why.
Healthy Hydration
Dehydration can have serious consequences for any horse, any time of year. Inadequate water intake and mineral imbalances can cause fatigue, muscle stiffness and even colic.
Tagged with: Dehydration, Electrolytes, Hydration, Salt, SmartLytes, SmartSalt, SmartSupplements, Supplements, Water
Posted in Equine Health
Posted in Equine Health
Ask the Vet: Luxating Patellas
“My 5 lb dog has luxating patellas and is now having trouble with her front legs, as well. They seem to “lock up” on her and she doesn’t want to move. She is only 4 and I am considering the surgery, but would like to know if there is some supplemental therapy that might help.” – DM, Georgia
Barn of the Month – Arrowhead Farms
“I have owned and operated Arrowhead Farms, a hunter/jumper boarding facility in Concord, MA for the past 13 years. After first opening my facility in 1999, I soon realized it was becoming a full time job to manage the various supplements for multiple horses. Many owners had horses arriving on supplements that were no longer appropriate for their horse, not to mention my feed room was quickly running out of space…”
Posted in Barn of the Month
Ticked Off by Ticks?
We all love blood-sucking monsters when they’re on the big screen or in our favorite teenage romance novel, but it’s a completely different story when they’re in our barn. There is nothing cute about finding a tick nestled deep in your horse’s mane when you’re busy braiding for a show. And not only are ticks far less attractive than pasty British actors seductively faking an American accent, they are also far more hazardous to the health of your favorite four-legged friends…
On the Road AGAIN
The old adage “better safe than sorry” applies to countless aspects of horsemanship, but perhaps none more so than trailering. To help your horse stay safe, and yourself stay sane, keep your trailer well- stocked and organized, so that you’ll be ready for anything.
Attitude Dos and Don’ts
A lot of what you get out of your horse starts with what’s going on in your head. You know that your horse can sense your anxiety, but have you ever thought about your attitude? Stay positive in the saddle with these helpful hints – both you and your horse will be glad you did!
Posted in SmartPaker Stories & Adventures
How Safe Is Bute Long Term?
“Is it safe to give my 15yr TB Phenylbutazone long term? He has arthritis in the coffin joint. He also had a steroid injection and is on Adequan. He gets 2 grams of bute each day. Thanks! – Dori”
