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Is A Low-NSC Diet Right For Your Horse? Maybe.

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September 18, 2018

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While we have become increasingly aware of the special needs of horses with sensitivities to starch and sugar, there remains a large population of our performance horses that can benefit from moderate inclusion of NSC (non-structural carbohydrates: starch and sugar) in the diet. Non-structural carbohydrates are found in varying amounts in all feed ingredients, with the exception of ingredients that are solely comprised of fat. The largest source of NSC in most horses’ diets is forage. Hay and pasture particularly can be very high in sugars depending on the variety and growing conditions.

Horse Feed - Quality and Safety Taste So Much Better!

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September 13, 2018

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Far too many horse breeders and owners still give their horses livestock feed, either as a matter of convenience or to save money, since livestock products are generally less expensive and also non-taxable. Nutritionally, this practice is far from recommended, since livestock and horses are not comparable from a metabolic and digestive standpoint, and their dietary requirements differ greatly.

Elite Three: High Performance Hemp Supplements for Horses

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September 6, 2018

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In recent years, the popularity of hemp as a feed supplement for horses has been growing remarkably. Although it belongs to the cannabis family, hemp is most commonly known as an industrial plant for textiles, rope, clothes, paper, plastics, biofuels, animal bedding, and sail canvases. Its seeds, oil, and leaves are all food and feed options, and hemp has found its way into the equine industry as an excellent nutritional supplement.

JJ’s Place: Retirement Horse Boarding on Vancouver Island

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August 31, 2018

JJ’s Place: Retirement Horse Boarding on Vancouver Island

Nestled among the trees on the outskirts of Coombs, British Columbia, is a new rest home for horses. JJ’s Place is a special boarding facility offering a clean, safe, serene and peaceful place where horses that have been injured, are aging, or in retirement can rest or live out their years comfortably and in the care of attentive staff.

The Ultimate Gloss

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August 9, 2018

Mane ‘n Tail Ultimate Gloss Shampoo and Conditioner provides the highest shine we have ever seen on a horse’s coat, mane, and tail. Isn’t that what every horse person wants – a horse with a healthy, natural feel and brilliant shine? Mane ‘n Tail has been bringing high quality grooming products to the equine industry since 1970.

POG – Portable Ozone Generator

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July 10, 2018

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The POG is a safe and powerful way to naturally destroy viruses and odour-causing bacteria without the use of harsh chemicals, deodorizers, or cleansers.

EQyss Crib-Guard Spray & Gel

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July 10, 2018

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Cribbing is a compulsive behaviour in which the horse places his upper incisors on a hard surface such as fence board or stall door, flexes his neck, pulls against the object, and sucks in air. He then releases the air all at once in a grunting or belching noise. Cribbing is a stereotypy or repetitive behaviour that appears to serve no practical purpose.