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Grandpa’s Saddle Looks Brand New!

Most horse people are very meticulous about caring for horses, but maybe not much when it comes to tack. In most parts of the country, it's time to gear up for riding season. It's also an opportune time to get out all the tack out, inspect questionable equipment, clean, and condition everything. After all, dirty tack will not only [...]

By | March 19th, 2019|Equine, Farm and Home|Comments Off on Grandpa’s Saddle Looks Brand New!

Product Spotlight: Pyrantel Paste

For the removal and control of mature infections of large strongyles (Strongylus vulgaris, S. edentatus, S. equinus); small strongyles; pinworms (Oxyuris equi); and large roundworms (Parascaris equorum) in horses and ponies. Product size: 23.6 gram syringe Approved for on: All classes of horses. Benefits: More concentrated than Pfizer's Strongid® Paste, smaller volume (3.6g/15.9mL vs. 3.6g/20mL) of paste for [...]

By | February 24th, 2019|Dewormers and Insect Control, Equine, Product Spotlight|Comments Off on Product Spotlight: Pyrantel Paste

Product Spotlight: AspirEze Aspirin Gel

AspriEze an apple flavored equine gel, contains aspirin USP for the temporary relief of pain, fever, and inflammation in horses. Product size: 80 cc dial-a-dose syringe Approved For Use On:  For veterinary use in horses only. Benefits: Apple flavor - that flavor that horse love! Effective and easy to give on-the-go. Tested safe for use in pregnant [...]

By | February 18th, 2019|Equine, Product Spotlight, Wound Care, Topicals and Pain Relief|Comments Off on Product Spotlight: AspirEze Aspirin Gel

Winter Horse Care Survival

Horses can survive, even thrive in frigid conditions – which seems contrary to conventional ‘anatomical’ wisdom since only a scant supply of blood flows to a horse’s limbs in the best of weather.  So it would seem horses would not be able to perfuse enough blood to warm their legs in extremely low temperatures.  “Yet [...]

By | December 27th, 2018|Equine, Supportive Therapies and Vitamins, Wound Care, Topicals and Pain Relief|Comments Off on Winter Horse Care Survival

Product Spotlight: MSM EQ

NEW LOOK AND 2 NEW SIZES! MSM EQ (Methylsulfonylmethane) is formulated to support healthy joint function Product sizes: 1 lb, 2.5 lb, and 5 lb Approved For Use On: Horses and dogs Product Advantages: Supports healthy joint function  99% Pure  Apple flavored 3 convenient sizes Directions For Use: Horses: Loading: Administer 20 grams (2 scoops) per day for 1 [...]

By | September 30th, 2018|Equine, Pet, Product Spotlight, Supportive Therapies and Vitamins|Comments Off on Product Spotlight: MSM EQ

Product Spotlight: DuraMectin Paste

DuraMectin Paste is an economical purchase for Equine Owners. For use in horses. Benefits:  Each syringe will treat up to 1250 lbs of body weight.  A potent antiparasitic agent that is neither a benzimidazole nor an Organophosphate. Allows horses to reach their full potential by providing effective, safe parasite protection. Product size:  6.08 syringe  All [...]

By | September 8th, 2018|Dewormers and Insect Control, Equine, Product Spotlight|Comments Off on Product Spotlight: DuraMectin Paste

Product Spotlight: DuraFend

Looking for a dewormer that can be used on a wide range of animals? Check out DuraFend! DuraFend Multi-Species Medicated Dewormer is indicated for the control and removal of worms in a broad range of animals. Pellets may be top dressed or blended with feed.  Approved For Use On:  1 lb: Beef and Dairy Cattle, Swine, [...]

By | September 12th, 2017|Cattle, Dewormers and Insect Control, Equine, Product Spotlight, Sheep and Goat|Comments Off on Product Spotlight: DuraFend

More Horse Owners Take Free Rein of Health Care Decisions

Many horse owners hold their equine health strategies close to the vest, but they’re not inclined to gamble with the well-being of their animals.

By | September 12th, 2017|Dewormers and Insect Control, Equine|Comments Off on More Horse Owners Take Free Rein of Health Care Decisions

Equine First Aid Medical Bag Checklist

My mother always told me, “Horses are accidents waiting to happen." I find that this is especially true on a weekend…away from home…with no veterinarian around. Between my 30 years and my mother’s 50 years of horse ownership, we've put together a very comprehensive medical bag. My bag stays in my horse trailer at all [...]

By | August 15th, 2017|Equine, Farm and Home, Supportive Therapies and Vitamins, Vaccines, Wound Care, Topicals and Pain Relief|Comments Off on Equine First Aid Medical Bag Checklist

Colic and Horses: What You Need to Know

As a horse owner, the word COLIC can cause fear and panic! For those who aren't familiar with colic, it's the leading medical cause of death in horses. Technically, colic refers to pain in a horse’s abdomen, although colic episodes typically reflect conditions of the colon. While colic can include a simple blockage, a spasm in the [...]

By | August 9th, 2017|Equine, Farm and Home, Supportive Therapies and Vitamins, Wound Care, Topicals and Pain Relief|Comments Off on Colic and Horses: What You Need to Know