Cooler weather is here, and so is spooky season! Riders often find that their horses are a little more on edge this time of year, but that doesn’t mean you have to spend your rides wondering what your horse will…
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The Smart Horse Owner’s Guide to Horse Nutrition & Supplements
Nature vs. Now: the gap is big, and problematic
Think about the life of a horse in the wild-this is the life your horse evolved to lead. It’s a consistent and healthy lifestyle, and it’s very different from how our modern horses live.
Tagged with: Anhidrosis, Arthritis, Calming, Digestion, Equine Feeding & Nutrition, Gastric, Hoof Care, Insect Control, Joint Health, Metabolic, Muscle, Respiratory, Skin & Coat, SmartSupplements, Supplements
Posted in Equine Health
Posted in Equine Health
3 Common Health Problems That Can Ruin Your Ride
We’ve all had those days where we get on our horses and hope that it won’t be one of “those” rides again. Luckily, there’s more you can do than start your rides with your fingers crossed! We’ve identified three of…
Tagged with: Arthritis, Calming, Gastric, Joint Health, Spooky, Supplements, Tips
Posted in Equine Health
Posted in Equine Health
What to Put In & What to Put On: Calming
HELP YOUR HORSE KEEP HIS COOL Do you start every ride with your fingers crossed, just hoping for the best? Working with an unpredictable, nervous, excitable horse isn’t fun (for you or your horse), but don’t give up yet! If…
Tagged with: Calming, Mare, SmartCalm, SmartMare, SmartTranquility, Supplements
Posted in Equine Health, Tack, Apparel, and Supplies
Posted in Equine Health, Tack, Apparel, and Supplies
Relax & Enjoy the Ride
If your horse’s nerves sometimes get the better of him, the right supplement may help, and we’ll help you find it! Does looking at the number of calming supplements available make you want to spin and bolt? Don’t shy away…
Tagged with: Calming, Mare, SmartCalm, SmartMare, SmartTranquility, Supplements
Posted in Equine Health
Posted in Equine Health
Have you checked __________ ?
Working with an unpredictable, nervous, excitable horse isn’t fun (for you or your horse), so it’s an important problem to solve. But where do you begin? Start by checking these common root causes of “bad” behavior, and you’ll be one…
Tagged with: Calming, SmartCalm, SmartMare, SmartSupplements, SmartTranquility, Supplements, Turnout
Posted in Equine Health
Posted in Equine Health
Smarter Stall Rest
Why stall rest? When you get injured, you know to take it easy. Unfortunately, your horse can’t read a doctor’s note. That’s why veterinarians often recommend restricting movement to help your horse heal. Building your rehab plan Whether your horse…
Tagged with: Calming, Rehab, SmartCalm, SmartFlex, SmartR&R, SmartSupplements, SmartTranquility, Stall Rest, Supplements
Posted in Equine Health
Posted in Equine Health
Choosing the right calming supplement for your horse
Does looking at the number of calming supplements available make you want to spin and bolt? Don’t shy away just yet! We’re here to help you choose the ideal calming formula for your horse so that you can be confident…
Tagged with: Calming, SmartCalm, SmartMare, SmartSupplements, SmartTranquility, Spooky, Supplements
Posted in Equine Health
Posted in Equine Health
Chill Out This Winter
Help your horse keep his cool this winter, and discover what ingredients will help him chill out. Edgy Eddie He’s occasionally nervous and tense, looking around and fidgeting as you get on. Slightly on edge, he is sometimes unfocused on…
Tagged with: Calming, SmartCalm, SmartMare, SmartSupplements, SmartTranquility, Supplements, Winter
Posted in Equine Health
Posted in Equine Health
Overheard At The Barn
Do these riders’ remarks sound familiar? Chances are you’ve overheard it all before and thought it was simply the status quo for life at the barn. But while it may seem like these horses just need an attitude adjustment, there…
Tagged with: Calming, Foregut, Gastric, GI, Hindgut, Mare, SmartSupplements, Spooky, Stomach, Supplements
Posted in Equine Health, Tack, Apparel, and Supplies
Posted in Equine Health, Tack, Apparel, and Supplies
Monsters in the Ring
It’s a crisp fall afternoon, and you’ve been looking forward to your ride all day. You saddle up your horse, start to warm up, and on your third pass around the ring, your horse becomes convinced there’s a monster behind…
The Myth of the Bad Horse
What’s this horse’s problem? Some people may say that his bad attitude is “just the way he is,” but if you get to the root of the problem, you may be able to find the solution for a happier, healthier…
Too Hot? Too Cold? How to Find Just Right.
Would your horse pass the Goldilocks test? If it feels like you’re riding a powder keg or a drowsy slug, the right supplements might help!
Tagged with: Calming, Digestion, SmartCalm, SmartDigest, SmartEnergy, SmartGain, SmartSupplements, Supplements, Weight
Posted in Equine Health
Posted in Equine Health
3 Calming Supplements Myths Busted
Confusion about calming supplements got you feeling as anxious as your horse? Get the facts so you both can feel at ease. Myth #1 Tryptophan and Magnesium are banned substances for horses that compete. False. These nutrients are normal and…
AAEP Ask the Vet: Calming Supplements for Mares
I own a 22 year old Appendix mare. She has always become very irritable during her first heat cycles in spring. We’ve had a “marble” implanted in her a few years ago which helped a lot then, but now I’m…
