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.
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The Smart Horse Owner’s Guide to Horse Nutrition & Supplements
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
The Grass Isn’t Just Greener
Your horse was designed to spend his days roaming and grazing, thriving on the nutrients found in fresh grass. But since acres of pasture can be hard to come by, most horse owners turn to hay to meet their horses’…
Tagged with: Digestion, Graze, Grazing, Hoof Care, Joint Health, Omegas, SmartOmega, Vitamin A, Vitamin E
Posted in Equine Health
Posted in Equine Health
The Top 5 Things You Need to Do Before Winter
Editor’s Note: Since this article was published, the ColiCare program has been upgraded to provide up to $15,000 in colic surgery reimbursement. Click here to learn more. Have you started preparing for winter yet? Cold weather is on its way,…
Tagged with: Colic, ColiCare, Digestion, Joint Health, Piper, SmartDigest, SmartGain, SmartSalt, Weight, Winter
Posted in Seasonal Horse Care, Tack, Apparel, and Supplies
Posted in Seasonal Horse Care, Tack, Apparel, and Supplies
Walking a Colicking Horse
I understand walking a colicking horse into exhaustion until the vet gets there is not beneficial at all, but what if a horse desperately wants to roll? – via HorseChannel.com I’m glad that you recognize “walking a horse to death”…
Tagged with: Colic, Digestion, Foregut, Gastric, GI, Hindgut, Stomach
Posted in Barn Skills, Basic Health Care, G.I. Health & Conditions
Posted in Barn Skills, Basic Health Care, G.I. Health & Conditions
Symptoms of Ulcers
I recently bought a Thoroughbred mare that is seriously underweight. I’m worried that she might have ulcers. I’ve had her for a few weeks on grain and 24/7 hay and she doesn’t seem to be gaining any weight. How can…
Will my horse colic again?
My horse recently had a bout of colic. He recovered fully, but I’ve been told that once a horse colics, he’s more likely to colic again. Is that true? And if so, why? -via HorseChannel.com Unfortunately, many studies over the…
Ulcers and colic
My horse has recently been diagnosed with ulcers, and I am treating him with probiotics, however, is there a connection between ulcers and colic? Do horses with ulcers have higher instances of colic episodes? – via horsechannel.com I chose this…
Dealing with Colic Pains
My horse is experiencing colic pains almost every 6 months. Our vet is supplementing him with enzymes but says that this is not something to be used forever. Can you recommend something which we can use as a supplement to…
Foundation For Success – The Basics PLUS
Editor’s Note: Since this article was published, the ColiCare program has been upgraded to provide up to $10,000 in colic surgery reimbursement. Click here to learn more. Multi-Purpose Supporting joint and hoof health gives your horse a solid foundation for…
Tagged with: Digestion, Gastric, GI, Hoof Care, Joint Health, Skin & Coat, SmartCombo, SmartSupplements, Supplements
Posted in Equine Health
Posted in Equine Health
Ulcers and The Hard Keeper
I have a 15-year-old gelding that I acquired last year. When I first brought him home he was very underweight. I have been giving him grain and senior feed along with his hay to get his weight up but nothing…
Tagged with: Colic, Digestion, Foregut, Gastric, GI, Hindgut, Stomach
Posted in G.I. Health & Conditions, Muscle & Weight Management, Nutrition
Posted in G.I. Health & Conditions, Muscle & Weight Management, Nutrition
SmartPak’s Combo Nation
Editor’s Note: Since this article was published, the ColiCare program has been upgraded to provide up to $10,000 in colic surgery reimbursement. Click here to learn more. No matter their discipline or workload, most horses can benefit from support in…
Tagged with: Digestion, Foregut, Gastric, GI, Hindgut, Hoof Care, Joint Health, Skin & Coat, SmartCombo, SmartSupplements, Supplements
Posted in Equine Health
Posted in Equine Health
Keeping Ulcers at Bay
I started giving my thoroughbred SmartGut last winter after she had an ulcer flare up and I had given her UlcerGard first. I kept her on it until summer and have only been giving it to her a couple times…
‘Gut & ‘Gard – Understanding the Difference
I have my semi retired Irish Sport horse on ulcer guard and someone suggested gut smart because it’s cheaper, are they the same thing? KJ, New York Dear KJ, While protecting our pocketbooks can be as important as protecting our…
Foregut or Hindgut? That’s The Question – Part 2
Editor’s Note: Since this article was published, the ColiCare program has been upgraded to provide up to $15,000 in colic surgery reimbursement. Click here to learn more. Knowing what sort of support your horse needs can be tough, but it…
Foregut or Hindgut? That’s The Question – Part 1
Knowing what sort of support your horse needs can be tough, but it can also make a big difference. We know there’s a lot of confusion between your horse’s foregut health and hindgut health. After all, the process of breaking…
