Being a responsible trail rider means leaving the trails, parking areas, and campsites in good condition. To keep trails tidy for other riders, here are some things to keep in mind. If you can carry it in full, you can carry it out empty. Keep track of […]
Read more →Giving a horse a few cold-weather months off from a busy competition or training schedule helps the horse relax physically and mentally, and many horses come back fresh and interested after this winter break. Getting back into show condition needs to be done gradually to avoid injury […]
Read more →How should you transition your horse from baled hay to cubes or pellets One of the most prevalent causes of colic and/or digestive upset is a sudden change in diet. Dietary change should be made slowly over a two-week period. It takes at least this long for […]
Read more →Forage cubes or forage pellets are a great alternative forage source when good-quality hay is not available or a suitable feedstuff. Older horses may benefit from soaked forage cubes if dental issues limit their ability to chew hay, and horses with inflammatory airway disease are often offered […]
Read more →Looking for hay options? Consider hay cubes. The advantages of cube hay over the traditional long stem haystack are numerous. Here are some that you should consider before making your purchase. Consistent Nutrient Content Manufacturers must adhere to and provide consistent levels of protein, fat and fiber content in […]
Read more →For many horses, flies are a pesky problem that leaves them irritable and have them running for the hills. Spring is the time flies start to swarm on your property. Flies not only pose a hazard to horses while grazing, they also carry diseases, not to […]
Read more →For those horse owners who are running low on hay after a long winter, be warned. Alfalfa hay contains blister beetles that are accidentally gathered during baling. These insects contain a toxin called cantharidin which causes ulcers in the horse’s intestines. We are not discouraging you from […]
Read more →Spring is in the air and it is a crucial time for mares to deliver healthy baby foals. Have you provided a healthy nutrient rich diet for your pregnant mares? Diets rich in high quality cube hay and pellets are much needed especially in the last trimester. […]
Read more →Springtime is fast approaching and for many horses this can pose quite a gassy problem. When spring grass begins to grow, it tends to cause gas colic in many horse breeds. Gas colic develops when a horse ingests forage that is high in sugar—usually lush spring grass—and […]
Read more →Find out why John Hudson of Ocala, Florida feeds Stampede Premium Alfalfa Mini Cubes.
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