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Horse Insect Control Education
Tagged with: bugs, equine health, Insect Control, insect defense
Posted in Equine Health, News & Events
Posted in Equine Health, News & Events
Smart Tips for Success with Fly Stoppers
From irritating your horse to ruining your ride, flies can be a big problem around the barn. That’s why we developed Fly Stoppers, the smartest way to stop the flies before they start. In order to make sure these tiny,…
Tagged with: Fly Stoppers, Insect Control, Tips
Posted in Equine Health, Tack, Apparel, and Supplies
Posted in Equine Health, Tack, Apparel, and Supplies
SOS: Save Our Summer
You just want to make the most of the summer rides you have left, and we just want to help! Summer is the best time to be at the barn, but it can also bring horse health challenges that keep…
Tagged with: Hoof Care, Insect Control, SmartSupplements, Summer, Supplements
Posted in Equine Health, Tack, Apparel, and Supplies
Posted in Equine Health, Tack, Apparel, and Supplies
The Flies Are Here!
Fighting the flies may have felt like a futile effort in the past, but there’s more you can do to beat them than you might think. A barn-wide insect control plan that fights the flies on every front will help…
Resistance is Real
Even the millennials among us fondly remember the good old days of the rotational deworming chart. You could tear out a simple calendar from any horse magazine, hang it up in the barn, place one order from your favorite catalog…
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
Summer Sores
We have had a few pasture horses develop “summer sores” on their lower lips, and I’ve heard it is caused by a fly-borne parasite. They were already wormed with Ivermectin about a month ago, which seems to be the most…
The Spring Survival Guide
Ticks are more than just a creepy, crawly nuisance—they can be hazardous to the health of your horse, transmitting a variety of serious diseases. Luckily, we’ve got three simple steps to help you avoid troublesome ticks. Step 1: Protect your…
Tagged with: Arthritis, Deworming Resources, Graze, Grazing, Hoof Care, Insect Control, Joint Health, Mare, Parasite Control, Skin & Coat, SmartHoof, Spring, Worms
Posted in Equine Health
Posted in Equine Health
Deworming Myths Busted
We get a lot of questions about deworming, and often hear horse owners confused by myths and rumors. So we’re clearing the air and demystifying deworming! Myth #1 “I don’t need to deworm my horse because his fecal always comes…
Tagged with: Deworming Resources, Insect Control, Parasite Control, Worming, Worms
Posted in Equine Health
Posted in Equine Health
Q&A: Equinox 365
Did you know that you can give your horse year-round support and save 25% every month with our Equinox 365™ program? We sat down with SmartPaker Kerri, one of the brains behind Equinox 365, and asked her the most frequently…
Countdown to Bug Season
4. Get your Fly Stoppers The best way to keep the fly population on your farm in check is by making sure fly larvae can’t mature into adult flies. Luckily, it’s easy to do just that by starting the farm’s…
Tagged with: Fly Stoppers, Insect Control, Summer
Posted in Equine Health, Tack, Apparel, and Supplies
Posted in Equine Health, Tack, Apparel, and Supplies
The Skinny on Hard Keepers
If you’ve been around horses long enough, you’ve probably known a “hard keeper” or two. The term “hard keeper” refers to horses who struggle to maintain enough fat cover and/or healthy muscle tone. These horses can benefit from extra care…
Tagged with: Deworming Resources, Hard Keeper, Insect Control, Parasite Control, Picky Eater, SmartGain, Worms
Posted in Equine Health
Posted in Equine Health
4 Ways to Help Keep Your Horse Healthy
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. A wellness plan is a proactive approach in caring for your horse. At…
Tagged with: Dental, Deworming Resources, Insect Control, Parasite Control, Vaccinate, Vaccinations, Vet, Veterinarian, Worms
Posted in Equine Health
Posted in Equine Health
Parasite Control at Boarding Stables
I have been at my boarding barn for almost three years. Other horses rotate in and out for various reasons. I would like to try switching from the rotational deworming routine to the fecal count method. But can I when…
Tagged with: Barn Safety, Insect Control, Parasite Control
Posted in Barn Skills, Basic Health Care, Seasonal Horse Care
Posted in Barn Skills, Basic Health Care, Seasonal Horse Care
Testing for Tapeworms
I’ve been told that fecal testing will not indicate if my horse is infested with tapeworms. So how can I find out if he has them? And if he does, how do I treat them? – From HorseChannel.com You have…
