Feed Bucket

12/02/2025

This is so cool!!

Got The Tree Up In The Barn Today - What do you think? :-)

12/01/2025

“Filmore” is on the porch and we’re open at the new spot! 👀

12/01/2025

First customer in the new building! Enjoy your Feed Bucket swag and wine ! 🍷 Cheers!

P.S. Keep a lookout for some giveaways starting soon for online orders!!

11/29/2025

Keeping it safe!

Hunter/Jumper Exhibitor Reminder

Exhibitors must use the SR-40 entrance or the 80th Avenue entrance by the WEC General Store. No exhibitor access through the main 80th Avenue gate. Health papers will be checked at both approved entrances.

Required for all horses (in-state or out-of-state):

- 14-day Health Certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian
- Negative Coggins within 1 year
- Trainer/Owner Health Declaration confirming no recent fever, disease, or exposure
- Flu/Rhino vaccine records within the last 6 months

Exhibitors must upload all documents to their EquiTrace® EventPass account before arrival to generate a QR code for gate entry. Create a free account today: https://bit.ly/4kGABs7

Please review WEC – Ocala’s enhanced biosecurity protocols ahead of arrival, and thank you for following the highest health and safety practices to keep all horses safe.

View all health and safety protocols at the link below: https://bit.ly/48Ech6F

11/28/2025

Aaaaaand the shelves are going up! Won’t be long now 😃

11/26/2025

Here’s a sneak peek at our new huge warehouse space and covered pick up area! 

11/26/2025

Congratulations everyone!

11/25/2025

As many of you have noticed, the store has been a little messy lately. We are very excited to be moving just a few miles away to a bigger, better Feed Bucket! The sign is up at the new location and the moving has commenced!
550 Old Mt Eden Road
Thank you to everyone helping and supporting our transformation! Stay tuned for updates. Here’s a peek behind the scenes. 👀

11/25/2025

Statement from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and Office of State Veterinarian:

The Kentucky Department of Agriculture / Office of State Veterinarian has received notification regarding the confirmation of several cases of equine herpes myeloencephalopathy (EHM), the neurologic disease linked to equine herpes virus (EHV-1) in both Texas and Oklahoma following the WPRA World Finals and Elite Barrel Race event in Waco, Texas, on Nov. 5-9, 2025. Currently there are no known EHV-1/EHM detections in the Commonwealth associated with these events.

The extent of this EHV-1 outbreak is not fully known. Presentation of EHV-1 in these horses has been acute with rapid progression and high clinical severity. Measures to prevent further horses from direct or indirect EHV-1 virus contact are recommended. These measures, including increased biosecurity overall, are encouraged.

"Equine owners are encouraged to stay vigilant and monitor exposed or suspect infected animals closely,” Agriculture Commissioner Jonathon Shell said. “Based on current evaluations and the evolving situation, we highly recommend equine owners take this virus seriously and weigh potential risks when commingling equine.”

If you suspect that your horse has come in contact with the virus, call your veterinarian. For more information, visit aaep.org/resource/aaep-infectious-disease-guidelines-equine-herpesvirus-1-4/.

11/23/2025

Congratulations!

11/23/2025

Myth Buster.

Although protein is normally listed as a nutrient, horses actually have a requirement for amino acids, the building blocks of protein, rather than for protein itself.

Protein is the least efficient energy source for your horse, so high protein does not automatically equal high energy. Carbohydrates, fats, and fiber are more readily digestible energy sources, so chances are a horse with too much energy is being fed more calories than the animal truly needs.

As always, remember that all horses have different nutritional needs based on age, stage of development, metabolism and workload. Be sure to work with your veterinarian to determine the correct protein and energy requirements for your equine friend based on your horse’s individual situation!
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Courtesy of the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee