Most of you are aware that we feed TC...and that it is recognized as a top feed. However, you might not know exactly why we chose this feed over others. Triple Crown® feeds are consistently voted the “Best Feeds” in America by publications such as the Horse Journal. Their goal is to provide the very best nutrition to horses by utilizing the newest nutritional knowledge and innovative ingredients available. Something that is very important to me as a barn owner is that their f

Purina Ultium provides all of the nutriennts that horses need without added sugar. It is a great way to add weight to your horse in a healthy way and, because I switched to Ultium, I was able to gradually eliminate all of the supplements I was feeding my mare before. She currently only gets CocoSoya as a top dressing because I like the way it helps her coat and adds a little more fat to her diet. Sustained Energy System® A unique blend of three fuel sources to provide a stead

The cold facts Horses can survive for weeks without food, but only three or four days without water – it is vitally important for their health and wellbeing, and makes up around 60% of their body weight. Whatever the weather or the season, average Thoroughbred-sized horses require at least 20-30 litres of water a day to drink (so at least two big buckets, assuming a bucket equals 10 litres) – more if they are doing lots of exercise. Mild dehydration is akin to a human hangove

Ulcer Issues Chilly was first at a different barn during February-April where, unfortunately, she was not turned out (first due to cold, then due to barn owner issues). This, along with a drastic and fast change in feed, PLUS a 4 day trailer ride up from Arizona all contributed to what became a huge ulcer nightmare. Not to mention she had an absess which was treated with bute- leading to more stomach acid production. Her stall at this barn was constantly wet, very dark, and t