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Simple Coat Supplements

March 3, 2017 by Mark Thompson Leave a Comment

Coat supplements are most likely one of the most popular supplements used with horses. There are many ingredients and brands to choose from, but here are some of the main ingredients used in commercial supplements, that can be purchased in bulk and fed by itself at significant less cost. Always consult your vet or equine nutritionist before altering your feeds.

Flax Seed- Common ingredient for many supplements. Most effective when ground, but should be used immediately because it quickly goes rancid. However, it can be fed whole. No more than 8oz should be fed per day.

Rice Bran-Comes in powder or pellet form. Stabilized should be fed unless the bag is used within a week. No more than 2 pounds a day. Popular and easy to feed. Rice bran has a high fat content, so avoid storing it where it would bake in the sun and go bad.

Black Oil Sunflower Seed (BOSS)- Found in the Wild Bird Food aisle these black seeds provide great nutrition towards a shiny coat and weight gain. For coat feed .5-1 cup a day, and for weight gain feed 2 cups. These should not be fed to HYPP positive (n/h or h/h) horse due to their high potassium content. Make sure you get the Black Oil Sunflower Seeds, and not the striped seeds we commonly eat for snacks.

Paprika- The main ingredient in color enhancing supplements, Hungarian paprika is the preferred type to use. Feed 1-2 tablespoons a day. Warning: it contains capcasin, which is an illegal substance in some show associations. It will test, so use with caution.

Oils-Corn, vegetable, soy, and other oils marketed to horses are a simple way to increase calories in your horse’s diet. Oil can top dress grain or hay. Talk to your vet about the proper amount to feed. It can vary from oil to oil. 

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EPA: Fertility Control Vaccine Approved for U.S. Wild Horses

February 19, 2012 by Mark Thompson Leave a Comment

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has officially registered the first contraceptive vaccine for horses after more than two decades of trial and study. The registration was sponsored by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS).

“This welcome announcement marks a watershed in the humane management of wild animals,” said Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of The HSUS. “This is a win-win-win-good for horses, good for wildlands management, and good for taxpayers. Expanding the use of this proven contraceptive should lead to a significant reduction in wild horse gathering, relocation, and … pasturing in long term holding facilities.”

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Product Review Pyranha Fly Spray

November 17, 2011 by Mark Thompson Leave a Comment

If you want a fly spray that truly works, then use Pyranha Products. I swear by it at horse shows, and I love the aerosol spray can, because it doesn’t leave streaks and circles in the coat like regular pump sprayers. It lasts, even if they sweat a little. It does attract dust, so that is something to keep in mind with the show horses. Have a rag or soft brush to wipe over them right before the class. As always, you should test a small spot on the horse before using it on their whole body. I have known two horses to be sensitive to this product.

 

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The latest on EVH-1

September 19, 2011 by Mark Thompson Leave a Comment

Get the latest updates on CDFA website at: http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/animal_health/equine_herpes_virus.html California is still not out of the woods with new recent cases in Tuolumne County and San Joaquin Counties.

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New EVH-1 cases in Sonoma County

August 25, 2011 by Mark Thompson Leave a Comment

See the latest alerts here for updates on EVH-1

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EHV Linked to Cutting Horse Event, Multiple Western US States Alerted for Disease After Two Horses Euthanized

May 16, 2011 by Mark Thompson Leave a Comment

Update Sunday May 15: From Sally Harrison’s blog: “In a precautionary move to ensure the health and safety of horses, the Breeder’s Invitational board of directors has canceled their Breeder’s Invitational cutting event in Tulsa, Okla., from May 14-28, and the National Cutting Horse Association has also cancelled the Mercuria World Series of Cutting this weekend in Tulsa.” For more information, read Sally Harrison’s Blog. Sally is my go-to source for information on the sport of cutting.

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