Half Moon Bay Feed and Fuel

11/14/2024

Please call for more information on saddles listed. Please refer to the saddle number provided with the picture.

11/14/2024

Lots of saddles added! All consignment saddles are uploaded to the album. Check them out and give us a call if you have any questions!

Please call for more information on saddles listed. Please refer to the saddle number provided with the picture.

11/11/2024

11/08/2024

Please call for more information on saddles listed. Please refer to the saddle number provided with the picture.

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween everyone! We hope you have a spooky day 🎃

10/26/2024

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When fall rolls around so does all things pumpkin. So you might be wondering can pets and livestock eat pumpkins?

The answer is yes! Pumpkins can be a tasty snack for your pets. For livestock, pumpkins can even stand in as an additional feed source. 🎃

10/24/2024

Equine endocrine disorders such as Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) and Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) feature some striking clinical similarities, most notably a predisposition to the development of chronic laminitis. However, the underlying disease biology is quite different in each case.

The graphic below describes some key differences to be aware of between the two diseases.

If you have questions or concerns about your horse in regard to EMS or PPID, contact your veterinarian so that they may further evaluate them.

Thank you to the Horse Owner Education Committee for providing this information.

10/23/2024

Use these simple tips and techniques to keep your horse happy and healthy when the weather turns cold.

10/22/2024

Fall laminitis refers to cases of laminitis or founder that occur in the autumnal months. Although laminitis can happen in any season, anecdotally there seems to be an uptick in the number of cases in the fall.

Why could this be?

• As the days get shorter and colder, grasses have been shown to respond to this stress with higher sugar concentrations. Diets with higher simple sugar concentrations may increase the risk of laminitis.

• Decreases in exercise may cause increases in body condition. Fat or obese horses are at risk of developing laminitis.

• Horses naturally have increased levels of certain hormones in the fall. If you have a horse with PPID (previously referred to as equine Cushing’s), the increase in their cortisol levels could put them at risk for laminitis.

If you have questions concerning fall laminitis or are concerned that your horse may be at an increased risk, contact your equine veterinarian so that they can properly evaluate your horse's unique situation.

Thank you to the Horse Owner Education Committee for providing this information.

10/22/2024

Fall can be a great time to raise a batch of ducklings - they'll be egg-laying age next spring! Our free guide has everything you need to get started including:

+ How To Raise Ducks In Your Backyard
+ A Quick Guide To Buying Ducks
+ A Beginner's Guide to Keeping Ducks in Suburbia
+ Common Duck Diseases and more!
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10/21/2024

Horses are grazing herbivores that live in herds when in their natural environment. They are designed to walk over long distances consuming a variety of forages constantly throughout the day....

10/21/2024

The first step in managing equine body condition is to determine if your horse is under- or overweight and, if so, by how much.