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You are now leaving Funky Town
We’ve all been there. You get to the barn and there is just something, well, funky going on with your horse’s skin. But what is it?! And what can you do about it? We’ve put together a list of the usual suspects and some helpful hints on how to handle them…
Tagged with: Grooming, Guide to Supplements and Horse Care, Skin & Coat Supplements
Posted in Blogs, Health & Nutrition
Posted in Blogs, Health & Nutrition
Stop pests at the source
Tired of endlessly spraying for flies? Sick of choking on chemical repellents? Prevent pests from becoming a problem in the first place! We’ve got four simple ways you can ensure your horses are fly-free all season long.
Tagged with: Guide to Supplements and Horse Care, Insect Control
Posted in Blogs, Health & Nutrition
Posted in Blogs, Health & Nutrition
Can you spot the secret stresses?
This scene might look picture perfect, but things aren’t always what they seem. The fact is, no matter how pampered a horse is, there are aspects of modern horsekeeping that are at odds with the way he was designed to live. These conflicts can take a troublesome toll, causing a range of problems from digestive upset to compromised immunity and even a affecting your horse’s soundness and performance…
5 Things You Need to Know about Dewormer
Preventing parasite infestation is crucial to maintaining your horse’s health. If left untreated, a high parasite load can cause symptoms including poor quality coat, weight loss, diarrhea or colic. There are two methods of parasite control: daily dewormers or a paste dewormer program. No matter which method you use, there are five things every owner should (or shouldn’t) do.
Tagged with: Dewormer, Guide to Supplements and Horse Care, Supplements
Posted in Blogs, Health & Nutrition
Posted in Blogs, Health & Nutrition
A Year in The Life of a Hoof
“When it comes to supporting healthy hoof growth, there are many factors to consider, but the one most horse owners forget is patience! Cracking, crumbling, chipping hooves are not a pretty sight, so many riders start their horses on a hoof supplement hoping for a quick fix…”
Deworming Q & A
Question: “I’m looking for the 3-way rotation chart. Can you report this on your website?”
Tagged with: Deworming, Guide to Supplements and Horse Care
Posted in Ask the Vet, Seasonal Horse Care
Posted in Ask the Vet, Seasonal Horse Care
Raise Your Joint IQ
Tagged with: Guide to Supplements and Horse Care, Joint Supplements, Supplements
Posted in Basic Health Care, Diseases and Conditions
Posted in Basic Health Care, Diseases and Conditions
Meet Meghan and New Dark City (“Dylan”)
“With the help of our trainers, Dylan and I have gone from competing in just showmanship and western pleasure to showing in a wide variety of classes in the Amateur division. As we focused on my goals of competing more and qualifying for Congress, my trainers and I decided to support Dylan’s joint health with a supplement…”
Tagged with: Guide to Supplements and Horse Care, Joint Supplements, SmartSupplement Success Story, Success Stories, Supplements, Western
Posted in Our Stars, Success Stories
Posted in Our Stars, Success Stories
Meet Kara and Grand Slam (“Homer”)
“After moving Homer to a new barn, I noticed he wasn’t acting like himself. Because of the stress that comes from a new barn, new hay and a new training program, we decided to support Homer’s digestive system with…”
