Building a strong immune system in mares and foals
Natural vitamin E supplementation of broodmares during late gestation and early lactation can give foals a leg up in building a strong immune system. Researchers have recently investigated the value of...
View ArticlePreparing your feed room and hayloft for the winter
Here are five tips to make sure your feed room and hayloft are ready for winter. 1. Clean out your feed room. A clean feed room will help to reduce feed losses due to insect and rodent damage. It will...
View ArticleGood Nutrition in Broodmares Supports Healthy Foals
When a mare passes antibodies (immunoglobulins) on to her foal, it is known as passive transfer. These antibodies help to protect the foal from diseases until its own immune system gets up and running....
View ArticleWinter Weight Gain
Some horses gain weight when given a winter break from trail riding, training, and/or showing. The extra weight can make getting them back in shape much harder come spring. Monitor your horse’s weight...
View ArticleHow can I tell if my horse is getting enough vitamin E from grazing in his...
A good general rule to apply is this: The “average” horse needs to graze for approximately 17 hours per day on good green pasture to meet the maintenance requirement for natural vitamin E. However,...
View ArticleGrazing Management for Sugar Sensitive Horses
Lush, cool season spring grass is packed full of vitamins, minerals and energy, but it is also high in sugar! Sugar sensitive horses grazing on lush pasture can develop colic and laminitis. Sensitive...
View ArticleWhy choose Elevate Natural Vitamin E
Elevate® was developed to provide a highly bioavailable source of natural vitamin E to horses. Vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant, limits the damage caused by everyday oxidative stress. It maintains...
View ArticleNatural Vitamin E During the Winter Months
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View ArticleIs it necessary to feed additional fat or oil to my horse when I supplement...
No, it is not necessary to provide additional fat or oil to your horse when supplementing with the natural vitamin E contained in Elevate Maintenance Powder. A typical horse will consume enough fat...
View ArticleDoes Elevate contain sugar? How much?
A scoop of Elevate Maintenance Powder contains 1,000 IU of natural vitamin E and 7 grams of sugar. This is a very small amount of sugar. For comparison, one medium apple contains 15 grams of sugar and...
View ArticleHorses and Vitamin C
Horses (unlike humans) have the ability to manufacture vitamin C from glucose, because they produce an enzyme in their liver called L-gulonolactone oxidase. Under normal conditions, horses have enough...
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Muscle problems in the off-the-track Thoroughbred
Thoroughbreds in training produce large amounts of free radicals that can damage cell membranes in the muscle. To defend against free radicals, horses use antioxidants like natural vitamin E and...
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Hoof and coat problems facing the off-the-track Thoroughbred
On the track, constant exercise, frequent shoeing, and the demands of racing can put a lot of stress on Thoroughbreds’ hooves. Bad feet can lead to other issues, such as sore backs and hocks. Hooves...
View ArticleVitamin E Necessary for Optimal Health
The most important function of vitamin E in the horse’s body revolves around its antioxidant properties. Antioxidants offset the damage caused by free radicals, which are unstable compounds that are...
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Researchers Confirm Vitamin E Lower in Horses Without Access to Pasture
Horses are managed in varying conditions throughout the world. A vast number of them do not have access to growing pasture year-round due to geographic region, season, training schedules, or specific...
View ArticleVitamin E is often deficient in the diets of horses that do not have access...
Copyright (C) 2017 Kentucky Performance Products, LLC. All rights reserved. Article sponsored by Elevate Maintenance Powder; an affordable, easy way to provide essential natural vitamin E, when...
View ArticleDoes Your Horse Need Extra Vitamins? Maybe…
Vitamins are organic compounds, which, when provided in the proper amounts, play a major role in the well-being of your horse. They are vital to the promotion and regulation of virtually all of the...
View ArticleTraveling Is Hard on Your Horse
Traveling is harder on your horse than you think. Tired, stressed horses are more likely to hurt themselves in the trailer, and they are more susceptible to illness during and after the trip. Traveling...
View ArticleBiotin Basics
Biotin has become commonplace in feed rooms across the world because of its reputation as an effective hoof supplement. And while this is true, some horsemen believe it to be a man-made and mystical...
View ArticlePreparing your feed room and hayloft for the winter
Here are five tips to make sure your feed room and hayloft are ready for winter. 1. Clean out your feed room. A clean feed room will help to reduce feed losses due to insect and rodent damage. It will...
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