Equiloutions- Equine & Equestrian Solutions

01/26/2025

starlakefarm.com

01/18/2025

LETS TALK ABOUT ULCERS AND ALFALFA!!!!

Thought this was neat and worth sharing🤔

Alfalfa and horses with ulcers
Research from Texas A&M University shows that feeding alfalfa to horses with the potential to be high performers either prevents or is therapeutic in treating stomach ulcers.

Something in alfalfa hay tends to buffer acid production, said Dr. Pete Gibbs, Extension horse specialist. Feeding grain, confinement, exercise and overall environmental stress factors are thought to cause ulcers, he said. Studies have shown that horses will heal if provided less acidic diets.

In the research, 24 quarter horses from 12-16 months old were separated into two treatment groups. One group was fed Bermuda grass hay and the other fed alfalfa hay to meet the daily roughage needs. The yearlings received forced exercise during the study. The horses were examined internally with an endoscope at the beginning and end of two 28-day trials.

It's commonly thought that horses turned out on pastures are better off than those that are confined. However, if grass hay is the only hay they are fed, horses can still get gastric ulcers, he said.

In this study, ulcer scores increased when alfalfa was removed from the horses diets, and they were turned out on pasture. Under the ulcer-scoring system, 0 signified no ulcers, with severity increasing to level 4.

Further work is needed to look at horses with varying degrees of ulceration to better determine the full extent to which alfalfa or alfalfa-based products might help from a feeding management standpoint.

Based on what we know right now, for horses that are kept in confinement, eating feed and getting forced exercise, it makes sense to consider some alfalfa as part of their diet, he said.

Until further research is done, he recommends, horses weighing between 1,000-1,300 pounds should be fed about 1 pound of alfalfa after a grain meal.

Follow this link: http://agnews.tamu.edu/showstory.php?id=224

01/16/2025

01/14/2025

Proactive care!!

Let’s talk about 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙑𝙚𝙩 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙚 — I had a great conversation yesterday with a friend/client that sparked this topic…

We all know when you have a problem, you call your vet!

But let’s talk about calling us when you don’t have a problem…

Some of our winningest clients, horses and programs call us when they don’t have a problem— and pretty consistently, we don’t see many major problems with these client horses…why is that? Because they’re calling to get their horses in to get jogged, palpated, and to be gone over even when they’re WINNING everything. Even when they feel great.

Having a constant baseline on your horse can catch SMALL issues before they become MAJOR ones. We can correct shoeing angles before they cause soft tissue injuries, we can treat subtle lameness before it’s ever apparent in the arena… when your horse(s) never have to perform sore, they remain confident! And confident horses win!

A basic lameness exam starts at $125.. similar to what an entry fee, etc. might cost! Adding routine and consistent lameness exams into your regimen can not only save you money long term, but it will hopefully increase the longevity and career or your horse(s) and we all know how expensive new horses are!

out there!

📲208-565-0344 if it’s time for your horse to get checked out!

01/14/2025

Hey y’all!

My name is Olivia. I’m an accomplished horse trainer and rider focusing on problem solving, c**t starts and restarts. I’m got an english background with multidiscipline experience. I have correct saddle & tack fitting knowledge. Mustang gentling to Thoroughbred restarts. Some equine driving and training experience. I have a proficient amount of equine management experience. I’m available for hire for all aspects of horse training, exercising and coaching. I will come to your location.

Coaching at shows & competitions also available.

I am also available for deep cleanings in equine barns. Decobwebbing and dusting.

Currently serving Tallahassee and surrounding areas, but I’m willing to travel anyplace within driving distance. Visiting southwest & southeast Florida frequently. To schedule, please shoot me a message, text or leave me a voicemail.
(448) 867-0604

Impeccable references available upon request.

Thank you so much
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01/14/2025

😍😍😍

What handsome pintos! 😍🥰 how did I get so lucky?!

**t

01/14/2025

Ericka Bouchard…Ally 😍

01/14/2025

Let’s talk saddle and tack useage, neatness and being proactive!

“Do something your future self will thank you for…”

Have you ever unsaddled a western saddle and you’ve got straps and other crap hanging, collecting dirt from being drug and stepped on and it’s just a downright pain in the butt! Try resaddling with this same saddle…such a hot mess!

Be grateful for the saddle you use. Even if it’s not yours..TIE UP THE SADDLE! Makes for a much happier ‘everybody involved’ situation.

01/14/2025

EPM info! Stay educated.

01/13/2025

Workflow be like 😍😍🙏🙏

01/10/2025

Sticking with the same trainer/farrier/vet/chiro for years because you feel loyalty to them is not always the best move.
A professional that’s a step above the rest is always learning more, growing and improving their skill set and more information becomes available to them.
Yes, some things don’t change much but a lot of things do!
I see a lot of people stuck in the past with professionals that are supposed to be helping them and their animals who are doing more harm that good because they’re still doing things the way they did them 20 years ago.
There’s nothing wrong with being loyal to someone you trust, but make sure they’re worth trusting.
Super thankful for the team of professionals that I work with for continuing their education and always looking for ways to improve!
It really does take a village!

01/10/2025

01/09/2025

Good stuff right here. Lots to be observed on body language and training. Love it!

01/09/2025

https://youtu.be/yjn4vdQmu_I?si=QkEdr-eJ1sBS2Rnr

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