Flavorings and Treats

Halloween Horse Treats

• Oct 21, 2022
• Eleanor Kellon, VMD

Your horse probably won't be going door to door but he/she can still be treated this time of year....Read more

Posted inEquine and Flavorings and Treats

Selecting Treats

• Dec 29, 2021
• The Superfood Dude

There are many behavioral and safety reasons not to give your horse treats but for those who can't resist, this is for you. When selecting treats, at least do no harm.    In choosing treats for yo...Read more

Posted inEquine, Digestion, Flavorings and Treats and Metabolic Support

The Great Horse Treat Debate – to feed or not to feed?

• Dec 20, 2021
• The Superfood Dude

The Great Horse Treat Debate – to feed or not to feed? Who doesn’t enjoy a treat now and then?  And your horse is no different.  We share treats with our horses to reward them for a job well ...Read more

Posted inEquine, Digestion, Flavorings and Treats and Metabolic Support

Flagging Energy and Performance in the Heat

• May 19, 2021
• The Superfood Dude

Flagging Energy and Performance in the Heat A common concern this time of year is horses that lack energy for exercise.  There are no apparent health or lameness issues, but the horse is either "fl...Read more

Posted inEquine, Electrolytes, Flavorings and Treats and Performance and Muscle

NASC: Taking the High Road

• May 17, 2021
• The Superfood Dude

NASC: Taking the High Road Setting consistent standards and giving companion animal supplement manufacturers a voice. The NASC, National Animal Supplement Council, is an independent organization...Read more

Posted inEquine, Calming, Digestion, Electrolytes, Flavorings and Treats, Hoof Care, Joint and Inflammation Support, Mare and Foal, Metabolic Support, Performance and Muscle, Respiratory and Allergy, Senior Care, Skin and Coat, Vitamins and Minerals, Weight Management, Topical Body Care, Immune, Muscle & Topline, Muscle and Topline and Hemp

Tempting Picky Eaters

• Jan 3, 2021
• The Superfood Dude

Tempting Picky Eaters We humans have a huge diversity of individual dietary preferences. Some have a raging sweet tooth, others prefer salty or spicy, love or hate specific vegetables, etc.. It's no...Read more

Posted inEquine, Digestion, Flavorings and Treats, Skin and Coat and Vitamins and Minerals

Make Good Use of your Down time

• Dec 17, 2020
• The Superfood Dude

Make Good Use of your Down time Regardless of whether you are an upper level competitor or pleasure oriented owner, odds are you have a down season in late autumn and winter when you don't work you...Read more

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The Pros and Cons of Treats

• Jun 30, 2020
• The Superfood Dude

To Treat or Not to Treat Using Treats is hard to resist, but also controversial Pros and Cons Many training methods swear by the positive reinforcement value of treats. Other viewpoints are t...Read more

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You Can Lead a Horse to Water

• Jun 27, 2020
• The Superfood Dude

You Can Lead a Horse to Water The Importance of Water The horse’s body is about 70% water. It’s of more critical importance to life and health than food. Functions of Water Water is th...Read more

Posted inEquine, Electrolytes and Flavorings and Treats

Coronavirus is Affecting Horses Too

• Mar 31, 2020
• The Superfood Dude

Coronavirus is Affecting Horses Too COVID-19/SARS-CoV2 does not infect horses, but the lives and welfare of horses is being impacted nonetheless.  They are collateral damage in the need to impose ...Read more

Posted inEquine, Calming, Digestion, Electrolytes, Flavorings and Treats, Hoof Care, Joint and Inflammation Support, Mare and Foal, Metabolic Support, Performance and Muscle, Respiratory and Allergy, Senior Care, Skin and Coat, Vitamins and Minerals, Weight Management, Topical Body Care and Immune

Could my mare have nitrate toxicity?

• Feb 27, 2020
• The Superfood Dude

Question: I have been feeding the hay in the hay analysis I attached since Sept 2019.  I always soak half a days rations and often I soak a full days ration.  Since Nov. my 8 yr, QH mare has been v...Read more

Posted inAsk The Vet, Digestion and Flavorings and Treats

Are the Equi Sweet flavorings safe for a horse with sugar restrictions?

• Dec 14, 2019
• The Superfood Dude

Question: Are the Equi Sweet flavorings safe for a horse on restricted sugars?  Can they be mixed with oils?  Thanks! Dr. Kellon: Yes, they are safe and can be used with oils although oils wi...Read more

Posted inAsk The Vet, Flavorings and Treats, Metabolic Support and Performance and Muscle