Posted on June 03, 2019 by Team Absorbine
That’s right, pesky flies can be drinking up to four cups of your horse’s blood every ten days! Not only are they blood-sucking nuisances, but they can be carrying diseases that pose a threat to your horse’s health. Here are some pest protection tips for horses to start your season. Manage the environment. No, you… Read More
Posted on January 28, 2019 by Team Absorbine
1. Lots of currying The curry comb should be your best friend for winter grooming. Longer winter coats easily collect dirt and dust, and every time you groom your horse you are going to want to lift that grime up and out of the hair. Once you’ve brought it all up to the surface of… Read More
Posted on December 13, 2018 by Team Absorbine
Winter can be particularly tough on our beloved senior horses. Cold temperatures can mean stiff, sore joints, snow and ice can be a challenge to navigate, and brisk Northern winds can deliver a deeper chill to old bones. Are you taking extra measures to keep your golden horses comfortable this winter? Here’s a list of… Read More
Posted on December 07, 2018 by Team Absorbine
Back in the day, our Absorbine® Veterinary Liniment was known as “the medicine chest in a bottle”. AVL promised to cure everything from boils to bunions back at the turn of the century, and today it remains a tack box essential for equine health and wellness. We wanted to take a closer look at some… Read More
Posted on November 15, 2018 by Team Absorbine
So your horse needs a joint supplement. To be honest, few equestrian shopping experiences can prompt anxiety like entering the “glucosamine aisle”: towering stacks of white buckets, all claiming to lube your horse’s hocks for Olympic-level spring and Futurity-style slide. Ingredients you can’t pronounce. Fine print you need your glasses for. Prices you need a… Read More
Posted on October 10, 2018 by Team Absorbine
Each year, hundreds of thousands of horses are transitioned from career or ownership. A growing number of these horses end up at risk of inhumane treatment. Led by the WaterShed Animal Fund, The Right Horse Initiative has been developed to unify horse industry professionals, equine welfare advocates, and the broader horse loving public to improve… Read More
Posted on September 10, 2018 by Team Absorbine
When Trisha C. of Newburgh, New York met Nike for the first time, she knew she was in love. The leggy chestnut gelding captured her heart, and she and her mom, Laura, felt there was certainly room in their family for him. They officially adopted the retired Standardbred pacer from the Standardbred Retirement Foundation, excited… Read More
Posted on July 25, 2018 by Team Absorbine
ShowSheen® Original Hair Polish & Detangler has long been a top choice in grooming with a 40-year history of helping horses look and feel their best. The shiny coats, tangle free manes, and flowing tails are expected when it comes to regular application, but we are often asked – is ShowSheen good for my horse’s… Read More
Posted on July 12, 2018 by Team Absorbine
It’s time for our final check in with our friend Brooke and her quarter horse mare, Ellie, who have been giving Bute-Less® Performance a try for the last 30 days! Highly optimized, absorbable and clinically proven curcumin for horses. When they began the trial, Brooke was looking to transition Ellie off of her regular COX-2… Read More
Posted on July 05, 2018 by Team Absorbine
The pests chewing on our horses seem to get more aggressive and numerous every year, and it can be really frustrating. Recently, we held a contest on social media asking about your worst frustrations for both you and your poor horses during heavy fly and pest season. We decided to address some of the most… Read More
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