Home / minerals

Articles Tagged with ''minerals''

News & Notes

5 Points For Your Clients To Consider Before Using A Calming Supplement

September 13, 2015 | Posted in Clients, Education, Nutrition
Source: Getty Equine Nutrition
Agitated, nervous horses that are normally well-behaved may benefit from a calming supplement. These products can contain vitamins, minerals, herbs or amino acids. So, which should your client choose and what’s the best way to use them? Before your clients make a decision, they should consider some important points.
Read More

Nutrition: A Piece Of The Footcare Puzzle

Researchers share how our understanding of nutrition contributes to keeping hooves healthy
By Heather Smith Thomas posted on December 1, 2014 | Posted in Anatomy
We know that proper nutrition is important for every function of living beings. In a general sense, horse people recognize this for equine hoof health. Research over the years regarding dietary needs of livestock and horses and its relation to hoof health have put science behind our observations.
Read More

Supplements are One Piece of the Quality Hoof Puzzle

Seven out of 10 horses do not get a full serving of a fortified grain or complete feed, which may mean inadequate levels of key vitamins and minerals needed for hoof health
By Frank Lessiter posted on April 1, 2014 | Posted in Nutrition
When recommending hoof supplements to clients, Jessica Normand says it's critical for farriers to stress the proper expectations for these products. The then SmartPak staffer told attendees at a How-To Clinic during the 2014 International Hoof-Care Summit that horse owners have to recognize that healthy hooves require regular, professional maintenance along with plenty of exercise and activity.
Read More
DSC_3325.jpg

Balanced Diet Leads to Healthy Hooves

Much like the canary in the coal mine that identifies a dangerous situation, nutrient deficiencies often show up in the hoof wall and sole growth before they’re readily observed in the rest of the horse
By Shannon Venegas posted on September 1, 2013 | Posted in Nutrition
Their show hunter, the owners tell you, pulls its head to one side, fights with the rider and has straightness issues. As you examine the horse, you find excessive wear on the left toe.
Read More
Nutrient Strategies

Balanced Rations are Essential for More Hoof Growth

What are the most critical interactions between nutrients and hoof growth?
By Connie Larson posted on May 1, 2011 | Posted in Nutrition
When considering the most critical interactions between nutrients and hoof growth, keep in mind that a balanced delivery of nutrients to meet the overall requirement of the horse is important.
Read More
Foul
Nutrient Strategies

Creep Feeding Makes Sense for Foals

Specialized grain ration increases growth and minimizes weaning stress.
By Karen Briggs posted on April 1, 2009 | Posted in Nutrition
The studies have been done, the jury is in and the verdict is unanimous. If your footcare clients want their foals to achieve optimum growth, with the least risk of developmental orthopedic disorders like contracted tendons and physitis, they should "creep feed."
Read More
Nutrient Strategies

Those Amazing Minerals

While they may not make up a very big portion of the daily diet, minerals play a key nutrition role and contribute significantly to horse health
By Karen Briggs posted on May 1, 2008 | Posted in Nutrition
Of all the ingredients found in a horse's diet, minerals are among the most unusual.
Read More

Top Articles

Current Issue

View More

Current Issue

View More

Must Read Free Eguides

Download these helpful knowledge building tools

View More

Videos

Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School

Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School

Farriery requires knowledge and skills to provide proper equine hoof care. In this series, sponsored by VICTORY, American Farriers Journal visits Heartland Horseshoeing School in Lamar, Mo. In this edition, Chris Gregory discussed his journey to becoming an educator, his focus in teaching farrier students and the state of farrier education.

View More

Events

More Events
Top Directory Listings
Life Data Labs

Life Data Labs Inc

Life Data Labs Inc. is a dedicated product manufacturer committed to producing premium quality animal nutrition and health products through continuous product improvement and new product development. First-class ingredients, fresh products, consistent high quality and scientifically proven effectiveness are the principal features of Life Data Labs animal health products. And that's why they've produced the #1 recommended hoof supplement by farriers for 12 consecutive years.
KAWELL 2023.jpg

Kawell USA

Kawell develops and produces copper alloy horseshoes and inserts, giving horses the care that they need to fight issues associated with white line disease, seedy toe and thrush.
Smart Pak

SmartPak

From the feed room to the tack room, SmartPak offers innovative solutions to help riders take great care of their horses. SmartPak was founded in 1999 with the introduction of the patented SmartPak™ supplement feeding system. The revolutionary, daily dose SmartPaks are custom-made for your horse, individually labeled and sealed for freshness.
View More