What are you looking for in a hoof supplement? There are three main ingredients to look for when purchasing a hoof supplement: biotin, methionine and lysine. Biotin – Coenzyme and B vitamin. It helps to support the overall health of the skin, hair, nerves, digestive tract, and cells. Methionine – an essential amino acid, meaning the body cannot manufacture it on its own so the body must take it in through food or supplements. The body can convert methionine into another amino

While knowing your horse’s weight is critical to making sure your horse is receiving the care it needs, tracking your horse’s Body Condition Score over time is an ideal (and easier) way to make sure your horse is doing as well as you want him to. Developed through extensive research by Texas A&M, the Body Condition Score (BCS) is measured on a scale of 1 to 9, with 1 being “Poor” and 9 being “Extremely Fat”. Click here to download a chart describing each of the scores, along

Colic is not a disease but rather a combination of signs to reflect abdominal pain in the horse. Colic is still considered the number one killer of horses in the United States and can range from mild to severe. Colic is the main thing that all horse owners fear! Colic can become a life-threatening condition in a relatively short time and should never be ignored. Management plays a crucial role in colic prevention. I hear people say all the time, "Horses survive in the wild. Y

Knowing your horse's vital signs is something that every horse owner should know. How else will you really be able to closely monitor your horse's health? Do you compete in a strenuous sport like eventing, endurance, or barrel racing? It is even more important in order to make sure your horse is in its peak condition for that demanding job. If you have never taken your horse's vital signs yourself, make it a point to do this the next time you see your horse. Keep your finding

Do you know how to give your horse intramuscular (IM) injections? It's a great skill to have at your disposal that just about anyone can learn. (I always recommend that a trained professional administer IV injections.) I've done many injections as both a vet tech & a Paramedic. I'm going to share my tips! Needle size.... The higher the number the smaller the gauge of the needle. A 14 or 16 gauge is considered large bore. Typically an 18 or 20 gauge will do the trick. A 22 g