Hounds to Herds

03/20/2024

Blue soaking in some sun on this beautiful day! ☀️❤️

02/24/2024

Ole Blue this beautiful morning! ❤️

02/19/2024

My dorky boy! ❤️

02/18/2024

Reminder to ALL horse owners: Do NOT wear chapstick to the barn! Shedding season is here!

01/27/2023

Happy Friday everyone!

01/16/2023

Here’s a sweet smile for the start of another week! Happy Monday everyone 😁

01/07/2023

Enjoy a glimpse of my day to day life in 2022. I can’t wait to see what 2023 has in store!

12/30/2022

10 TIPS FOR PREVENTING COLIC
Colic is not a disease, but rather a combination of signs that alert us to abdominal pain in the horse. Colic can range from mild to severe, but it should never be ignored. Many of the conditions that cause colic can become life threatening in a relatively short period of time. Only by quickly and accurately recognizing colic – and seeking qualified veterinary help – can the chance for recovery be maximized.
Virtually any horse is susceptible to colic; age, s*x and breed differences in susceptibility seem to be relatively minor. While horses seem predisposed to colic due to the anatomy and function of their digestive tracts, management can play a key role in prevention. And although not every case is avoidable, the guidelines listed in the graphic can maximize your horse’s health and reduce the risk of colic.
For more information about colic prevention and treatment, ask your equine veterinarian. Additional colic information is available on our website at aaep.org

12/30/2022

Interesting read, luckily I have never experienced choke with beet pulp.. every horse is different.. 🙏

Yes, we’ve seen this viral post and we are here to shine some light on the argumentative side. 🐴🌱

Beet pulp is one of the best tools in a horse owner’s arsenal of feed choices. An easily digestible byproduct of sugar beets, beet pulp is dehydrated and sold in pellets or shredded in bags. However, beet pulp is dry and expands when water is added. These tendencies have led to rumors that it causes choke (esophageal obstruction) or even makes a horse’s stomach explode if it isn’t soaked before feeding. Numerous studies and posts from veterinarians around the world demonstrate that these rumors are false.

Don’t believe us? We’ve provided links to some excellent and reputable articles by equine veterinarians and nutritionists regarding the choking myth.

Nobody wants to choke a horse - especially us. But some horses are prone to choking. Generally this is a problem that starts with a horse’s eating behavior — such as bolting his/her food — not due to the feed itself.

The benefits of beet pulp to a horse - excellent digestion, same energy as oats, low sugar, ulcer and colic prevention and cheap cost just to name a few - are enormous. Please don’t let one noisy voice detract from what multiple other experts are saying - that beet pulp is one of the healthiest, most cost-effective and safest feeds there is.

Midwest Agri, providing quality food and resources you can trust since day 1. 🐴🌱

👉🏼 https://aaep.org/horsehealth/feeding-beet-pulp

👉🏼 https://equimed.com/health-centers/nutrition/articles/debunking-4-popular-myths-about-beet-pulp-for-horses

👉🏼 https://thehorse.com/1112522/feeding-beet-pulp-does-not-add-choke-risk/

👉🏼 https://ker.com/equinews/answer/horses-bolting-and-choking-feed/

12/27/2022

Hi everyone! I hope you've all been able to keep warm in this recent cold snap! Just a friendly reminder to keep an eye on your horses hooves. Not only has it been cold but it has been wet. Thrush is very common and easy to prevent. Ensuring your horses has clean, dry feet is not always possible, luckily there are many products that are available to prevent/treat thrush.. ask your vet/farrier what they recommend for your horse!

12/24/2022

Big coat and ear warmers 🥶 Stay warm everyone!

12/14/2022

Another cold front is moving in the SWGA. Remember in addition to temperature considerations, blanketing decisions should be made based on climate/shelter, horses age, coat condition/thickness, and body condition.

11/28/2022

Happy Monday everyone! December availabilities are filling up fast! Message me to book your dates.
Enjoy this squishy snoot 😂

10/31/2022

I love days like these!