Top 5 Tips for Caring for a New Rescue Horse
Posted by Animal Care Team onWe visited Blue Star Equiculture and met Pamela Rickenbach-Moshimer, the co-founder and executive director of the rescue. With 32 horses on site at any given moment, that’s a big job! She explained the exciting work that goes on at the farm every day, introduced me to the diverse herd, and shared some great insights on how the new rescue horse owner can best care for his or her special animal on the Absorbine Blog.Â
Equine Movement Issues Solved with Jim Masterson
Posted by Animal Care Team onDuring Equine Affaire in West Springfield, MA last November 2015, the stars magically aligned for us. Jim Masterson of The Masterson Method® was a presenter at Equine Affaire®, and his wife Conley accompanied him from their home in Iowa. In the midst of this huge equine event we found a morning to spend together. See how Jim solves 5 major equine movment issues on the Absorbine Blog.Â
Use ProCMC® To Prevent Gastric Upset In Horses This Winter
Posted by Animal Care Team onIn many locations across the USA, the winter season means increased hours of stall time for our horses. Whatever their situation may be, many horses end up standing in their stall for more hours each day during the winter. This causes stress, which can lead to higher acid levels in the gut and over time, gastric irritation. That’s why we’re reminding you of our ProCMC supplement to prevent gastric upset in horses on the Absorbine Blog.Â
Ticks In The Fall
Posted by Animal Care Team onThe autumn chill brings in parts of the country and with it some pretty great things. And at the barn, hope of an end to the fly season. For most of us, when we see less flies buzzing our horses, we send up a cheer, then pack away the sprays, masks and sheets for next season. However did you know ticks can live through a snowy winter? Read on for more information about ticks in the wintertime.Â