In light of the recent outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1), here is a link to an abundance of up-to-date information and resources. We hope all of your horses are healthy and well! http://agr.wa.gov/FoodAnimal/AnimalHealth/HotTopics.aspx
Posts in category Horse Health
Horse Wisdom: What Can We Learn From Horses?
Horses can teach us to:
- Trust Our Instincts
- Trust Others
- Be Respectful
- Set Clear Boundaries
- Be Assertive
- Practice Patience
- Extend Social Courtesy
- Exude Confidence
- Embrace Intelligent Sensitivity
- Show Affection
- Revel in Simplicity
- Practice Balance
- Learn the Signifcance of Non-Verbal Communcation
ProMotion EQ: Happy, Happy Horses!
And GORGEOUS, too!
Here are a couple of our happy, healthy horses thanks to ProMotion EQ:
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Here is one of my mares, Fancy, that is on ProMotion EQ, thanks for offering such a great product, my whole herd is on it! I can’t say enough good things about ProMotion EQ! It has helped two of my barrel racing mares through injuries and keeps my older gelding healthy and running strong! I Strongly recommend ProMotion to anyone searching to keep their horses looking and feeling their best!” – Jenny Barnes
“Romeo is an 18-year old Quarter Horse who has been with me for 4 years. He was a Western Pleasure Show horse most of his life, which took a toll on his joints. He’s been on Promotion EQ for about 2 years and it has made a tremendous difference in his soundness. After trying just about every joint product on the market, I have found EQ to be superior. Romeo is a handsome, strong and confident boy……he is my muse and partner. We ride a couple days a week, take walks, converse during his pasture time and generally have a loving and deeply spiritual relationship.” -Debra Saum
Horse Health: Commom Plants Toxic to Horses
Hungry horses may eat just about any plant that appears edible. Curious, 
younger horses may graze to sample their environment. To be safe: look for, dig up and remove any poisonous plants around your horse’s paddock or stable. Also be sure to know your environment- seek knowledge about the plants in areas where you live and ride.
A few interesting facts:
- Just a few Oleander leaves can prove fatal if eaten by a horse.
- Locoweed is usually avoided by horses, but it is addictive. If sampled, they may begin to crave and seek out this poisonous plant. Locoweed can cause neurological damage. Learn more about locoweed.
- Horses may also develop a taste for Acorns under Oak Trees (usually okay in small quantities) or dried ragwort in hay.
Common plants toxic to horses:
- Alsike Clover
- Bracken Fern
- Bermuda Grass
- Black Locust
- Buckwheat
- Castor Bean
- Chokecherry and Wild Cherry
- Crotalaria Species
- Fiddleneck
- Ground Ivy
- Horsetail- Mares Tail
- Oak Trees
- Oleander
- Larkspur (Delphinium)
- Locoweed
- Lupine
- Poison Hemlock
- Potato and Tobacco Leaves
- Ragwort
- Red Maple
- Rhododendrons
- Senecio Species
- Sorghum and Sudan Grass
- Timber Milk Vetch
- Water Hemlock
- Yellow Star Thistle
- Yew
Video: Does your Horse have Thrush?
Spring is the perfect season for thrush! Why? Because thrush thrives in moist, wet environments. Learn what thrush is, how to spot it, and how to treat your horses with this helpful video: