rebecca
There are two main periods where grass can be a causative factor in initiating a laminitic response, spring and autumn. Where spring grass has been well publicized because it has extremely high levels of sugars and fructans, and these are regarded as triggers, less obvious factors are at play in autumn grass. There are two …
The role of minerals in your horse’s body is an important and sometimes overlooked one as they make up such a small portion of his diet. We rely on forages and hay to get the necessary minerals, however they are only as good as the soil they are grown in. If the soil lacks minerals …
It is, perhaps, the one word a horse owner never wants to hear, summoning up images of downed horses, twisted guts, surgery – or worse. However, the more we understand about colic, the more we can both treat and avoid the condition. So first of all, what is colic? Colic means “gut pain” and there …
Born and raised just outside of Detroit, Michigan, Shannon has been riding since she was 10 years old, specifically Dressage since she was 20. She had a successful training business in Boulder, CO, where she met her now husband Steffen Peters , at …
Why are fat ponies at more risk of developing laminitis than fat horses? What is different about their metabolism that commonly results in an increased incidence of laminitis? It is generally accepted that there is a breed susceptibility in laminitis. There are regular surveys on the incidence of laminitis and risk factors and, although the …
It’s that time of year again. Curry combs, shedding blades, grooming mitts and grooming blocks are out in full force to combat the spring shed out. You find hair lining the barn aisles, coating your saddle pads and of course, all over your clothes. But what if your horse isn’t shedding out to reveal his …
With the hot summer months looming ahead, keeping your horse properly hydrated can be something of a challenge. With that in mind, Emerald Valley Natural Health is pleased to announce its “Beat the Thirst, Feed the Beet” Campaign to educate horse owners to the benefits of hydrating horses through feeding. “When horses sweat they lose …
Emerald Valley Natural Health is pleased to announce the launch of their new Orange Oil Shampoo, perfect for show season, any season. Our Orange Oil Shampoo is helpful at soothing dry, irritated skin. And as oranges contain ingredients that deter insects, ticks, flies and mosquitoes, it’s the perfect shampoo for the summer months. Emerald …
I don’t know about you, but I have this certain sense of euphoria after the first horse bath of the season here in New England. Watching that water slide down my mare’s legs taking away months of winter grundge … heaven. Getting that giant tail of her’s super clean and tangle free. How do you …
My mom put me on a horse before I could walk, and I began eventing by age 8. I grew up riding at Hitching Post Farm in South Royalton and first started eventing on my Welsh pony cross.
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