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07/15/2024

We love horses everyday, but especially today on I Love Horses Day! How are you and your horse celebrating? Let us know in the comments below.

07/08/2024

Celebrating the hoof heroes of the equine world during National Farriers Week! Thank you for keeping our horse's hooves happy and healthy!

07/04/2024

Have a happy and safe Fourth of July!

07/02/2024

Friendly reminder on how you can help keep your horse calm during 4th of July fireworks.

🐴 Keep your routine as consistent as possible. Sometimes moving the horses to a different location or separating them from the herd can cause just as much fear.

🏡 If you plan to move your horses to a different location (or inside the barn), give them about a week to acclimate to the new surroundings.

👀 Check your paddock or stalls for possible issues, including uneven ground, sharp edges, and broken boards to try and limit potential injuries.

🎶 If your horse is housed inside, try playing soothing music or turn on fans to help drown out the noise from fireworks.

🌾 Try using a slow-feeder to divert the horse’s attention.

🎧 Some horses will tolerate ear plugs that can help reduce noise.

❌ Do not try to comfort your horse during the fireworks. It will be safer for you and your horse if you are not inside the paddock or stall.

👏 Start desensitizing your horse to loud noises. It might not help for this year, but may help in the future.

👩‍⚕️ If necessary, talk to your veterinarian about the possibility of a sedative. Keep in mind some of these products may be prohibited at some shows.

06/01/2024

Happy National Trails Day!

05/27/2024

On this Memorial Day, let's take a moment to honor and give thanks to the heroes who have given us the gift of freedom.

Spring has sprung, and our equine friends are eager to gallop into the new season! What are you looking forward to doing...
05/15/2024

Spring has sprung, and our equine friends are eager to gallop into the new season! What are you looking forward to doing with your horse this spring? Let us know in the comments below.

05/10/2024

For a horse, joint disease means living in the shadow of its former self. Legend® (hyaluronate sodium) helps them escape the shadows by safely reducing joint inflammation and the resulting pain. Plus, with over two decades of treatment success, LEGEND is proven to help keep their legacy moving forward.

03/18/2024

Question:

Our pastures are greening up and with an early thaw in Minnesota, we've been considering letting the horses out to graze. Is there any reason that we shouldn't start grazing in March?

Answer:

March is too early to begin grazing in Minnesota. While tempting, you should wait until the pasture ground is firm and grasses reach a height between 6 and 8 inches before you begin acclimating your horses to grazing. Additionally, you'll want to remove horses from pastures to allow regrowth when grass heights average 3 to 4 inches. Grazing pastures too soon can damage plants and leave pastures sparse come spring and summer.

In the Upper Midwest, many pastures contain a mixture of cool-season grasses. During the growing season, these grasses store carbohydrates in the lower 3 inches of their stems. They use these carbohydrates for energy to support growth in the spring and regrowth throughout the grazing season. Cool-season grasses may begin growing as soil temperatures exceed 32 degrees F. Therefore, the green in your pasture could be new growth. As the grasses continue to grow, they rely heavily on their energy stores (carbohydrates) to put out two to three blades. Once these blades fully develop, they can capture sunlight to create new energy for the plant and rely less on stored energy in the roots.

Grazing pastures too soon can disrupt the growing process. A horse's incisors allow them to bite and tear grass stems close to the ground. As they graze stems lower than 3 inches, the horse eats away the grass's energy stores. They may also pull the grass out by the roots and trample new growth. As a result, the grass may struggle to grow or even die, making your pasture less productive. Waiting to graze until grasses are 6 to 8 inches tall will help set your pasture up for long-term success this grazing season and into the future.

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My two favorite sidekicks 🥰
02/14/2024

My two favorite sidekicks 🥰

Happy Valentine's Day 💗
02/14/2024

Happy Valentine's Day 💗

Whether your valentine has two legs or four hooves, wishing you and yours a Happy Valentine’s Day!🐴💜
02/12/2024

Whether your valentine has two legs or four hooves, wishing you and yours a Happy Valentine’s Day!🐴💜

01/09/2024

As colder temperatures settle in across the region later this week, shelter, extra dietary energy (ideally through forage), and potentially blanketing can help keep your horses warm and healthy. 🐴❄

For more info, visit: z.umn.edu/winterhorsecare

01/05/2024

During these cold winter days you may be thinking about offering bran mashes to your horse as a warm, comforting treat and also as a way to help prevent colic due to the higher fiber content of bran. This, however, is an outdated concept and nutritionists point out several potential problems associated with feeding bran mash too often—namely, an imbalance of the dietary calcium-phosphorus ratio that could lead to bone disorders, and a disruption of the healthy fermentation patterns in the horse’s intestinal tract.

The best way to help your horse stay warm this winter is by increasing forage 🌾 and providing shelter 🏠 during a cold snap. And as far as the risk of colic, your first line of defense is to provide plenty of water to keep your horse hydrated. 💦

As always, your equine veterinarian remains your best source of information; contact them to learn more about feeding mashes (they are typically not an issue if fed as the occasional treat) and colic prevention this winter.
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12/19/2023

Happy Holidays! We hope you and your four-legged friends are staying warm and enjoying some extra quality time in the barn this holiday season.

12/13/2023

As a living work of art, it's only fitting that the horse has their very own holiday. Today, on National Day of the Horse, we're celebrating our horses by crafting the highest level of care from muzzle to hoof to tail.

11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving! Today we are giving thanks to our clients and their wonderful horses!

11/11/2023

Today, on Veterans Day, we thank, celebrate and honor those who have served our country.

Happy Halloween from Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum! 🤣
10/31/2023

Happy Halloween from Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum! 🤣

10/30/2023

Happy Halloween! We hope your holiday is full of treats for both you and your horse.

10/30/2023

To graze or not to graze? That is the question many horse owners are asking after widespread freezing over the weekend. This infographic can help you decide. 🐴❄🌾

Learn more about pasture frost concerns ➡️ z.umn.edu/grazingconcerns

10/27/2023

Preparing your senior horse for winter (part 3 of 3).

🐴 Assess your horse's herd rank 🐴

Senior horses may fall in ranking within a herd and become prone to getting pushed off the feeder. Observe herd dynamics and make housing changes before winter to ensure your senior horse can freely access the hay feeder and waterer. Remember, fermentation of forages in the hind gut produces heat that helps horses stay warm in the winter. Therefore, it is crucial your senior horse can access the feeder to help maintain their body temperature and prevent weight loss.

Very old horses may struggle to keep warm regardless of the amount of forage they receive. These horses might benefit from wearing a well-fitting, waterproof blanket. When blanketing, do not "set it and forget it." Make it a daily routine to check the fit and integrity of the blanket, which includes removing the blanket and making sure
💦 your horse is staying dry.
🩹 there are no rub marks or sores.
🐴 your horse is maintaining their bodyweight.

10/27/2023

Preparing your senior horse for winter (part 2 of 3).

Consider your forage options 🌱🌾☘️

Healthy, adult horses should eat about 1.5 to 2.5 percent of their bodyweight in forages daily. If your horse is on pasture, remember to slowly transition them to preserved forage (e.g., hay) over the course of two weeks as grazing season comes to an end. Gradual changes in diet allows microbes in the horse's hind gut time to adapt, which can help prevent colic.

When selecting forage for winter, be mindful of your senior horse's needs.

🦷 Horses with worn or missing teeth may not be able to effectively chew, swallow, and digest mature, long-stem forage. Feedstuffs of smaller particle size such as hay cubes or pellets may be more manageable for these horses, especially when soaked.

🌱 The ability to ferment fiber and absorb nutrients may decline as your horse ages. Very mature, stemmy hay is high in fiber and can be harder for some senior horses to digest. Alfalfa or immature grass hay is easier for seniors to digest and is higher in digestible energy and protein, which can help maintain body condition and muscle mass.

🐴 Routinely assess your horse's body condition score throughout the winter and adjust your feeding program as needed.

10/27/2023

As horses age, changes in their health needs can affect how you care for them. Winter can be especially hard on senior horses. However, there are some steps you can take to set your senior horse up for success this winter (part 1 of 3)

👨‍⚕️ Work with your veterinarian
Before cold weather arrives, schedule a routine exam with your veterinarian. Have them assess your horse's general health, bodyweight, teeth, and soundness. Addressing any issues now can help ensure your senior horse's health starts off on the right "hoof" prior to winter. Your veterinarian can also provide recommendations for managing newly discovered or pre-diagnosed health conditions such as arthritis, heaves, or metabolic disease during the winter months.

🐴 Deworm your horse
Senior horses are more prone to parasitic infections, which can cause weight loss, diarrhea, and colic when left untreated. Work with your veterinarian to conduct a f***l egg count and develop a targeted dosing plan for your horse. Ask your veterinarian about controlling parasites such as bots or tapeworms that may not appear in a f***l egg count. Generally, fall deworming is ideal after a hard frost when the grazing season ends.

Though sometimes medically necessary, spending excessive time in a stall can be stressful for your horse, and may potent...
10/24/2023

Though sometimes medically necessary, spending excessive time in a stall can be stressful for your horse, and may potentially lead to gastric ulcers. When possible, ensure your horse can spend adequate time in turnout. Contact us for ways to help keep your horse both stress and ulcer free.

In honor of Vet Tech Appreciation Week, I would like to give a huge thank you to Erin Johnson! She is simply the best! ...
10/18/2023

In honor of Vet Tech Appreciation Week, I would like to give a huge thank you to Erin Johnson! She is simply the best! Thank you Erin!

Traveling can be stressful for your horse and may potentially lead to gastric ulcers, no matter how long the trailer rid...
10/16/2023

Traveling can be stressful for your horse and may potentially lead to gastric ulcers, no matter how long the trailer ride. Contact us for ways to help keep your horse both stress and ulcer free.

10/10/2023

A hoof abscess can be caused by bacteria entering the hoof through a crack in the sole or hoof wall. Often seen during muddy conditions, a horse with an abscess will likely be hesitant to put any weight on the affected hoof. Work with your veterinarian and farrier if you suspect your horse may have a hoof abscess.

Remembering and honoring those who lost their lives while defending our country.
05/29/2023

Remembering and honoring those who lost their lives while defending our country.

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We love horses everyday, but especially today on I Love Horses Day! How are you and your horse celebrating? Let us know in the comments below.

Celebrating the hoof heroes of the equine world during National Farriers Week! Thank you for keeping our horse's hooves happy and healthy!

Have a happy and safe Fourth of July!

Happy National Trails Day!

On this Memorial Day, let's take a moment to honor and give thanks to the heroes who have given us the gift of freedom.

For a horse, joint disease means living in the shadow of its former self. Legend® (hyaluronate sodium) helps them escape the shadows by safely reducing joint inflammation and the resulting pain. Plus, with over two decades of treatment success, LEGEND is proven to help keep their legacy moving forward.

For a horse, joint disease means living in the shadow of its former self. Legend® (hyaluronate sodium) helps them escape the shadows by safely reducing joint inflammation and the resulting pain. Plus, with over two decades of treatment success, LEGEND is proven to help keep their legacy moving forward.

Happy Holidays! We hope you and your four-legged friends are staying warm and enjoying some extra quality time in the barn this holiday season.

As a living work of art, it's only fitting that the horse has their very own holiday. Today, on National Day of the Horse, we're celebrating our horses by crafting the highest level of care from muzzle to hoof to tail.

Happy Thanksgiving! Today we are giving thanks to our clients and their wonderful horses!

Today, on Veterans Day, we thank, celebrate and honor those who have served our country.

Happy Halloween! We hope your holiday is full of treats for both you and your horse.

A hoof abscess can be caused by bacteria entering the hoof through a crack in the sole or hoof wall. Often seen during muddy conditions, a horse with an abscess will likely be hesitant to put any weight on the affected hoof. Work with your veterinarian and farrier if you suspect your horse may have a hoof abscess.

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive deterioration of the structures of the joint causing lameness that can be a gradual onset or happen acutely. Early recognition and intervention can prevent permanent changes. If you are worried about lameness in your horse, contact your horse health care team.

Subsolar bruising occurs when there is repetitive trauma to the horse's sole, most commonly due to working on hard ground. Horses with no shoes, thin soles, and low heels are more likely to develop mild lameness from this condition. If you are worried about lameness in your horse, contact your horse health care team.

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