Beauty is more than skin deep. Your horse’s skin and coat form an important protective barrier against bacteria and infections. One of the key elements to support skin cell health and produce a “show ring shine” is feeding a high quality, stabilized flax meal high in essential fatty acids (EFAs). The horse’s body does not produce EFAs, […]
One of the first questions that springs to mind is why are horse supplements important in the modern equine diet? If you go back in time a hundred years, horses were living on large areas of pasture with a rich combination of grasses, herbs and other beneficial plants that provided them with a rich source […]
At Grand Meadows we believe that the heightened interest in digestion supplements has arisen from a widening recognition that the way horses eat today has changed so much relative to the way the horse’s digestive system has evolved over hundreds of thousands of years. Horses evolved as grazers, and in order to consume sufficient forage […]
Your horse’s digestion needs some supplement support during spring! Spring, while a great time for birds chirping and flowers blooming, can create a world of problems for your horse’s health. His digestive system is at risk for disturbances, and a proper care routine coupled with selective feeds and supplements can support him through spring’s transitions.
Your horse’s hoof growth is not just dependent on his farrier and the season – there are several other factors involved that all play into how his hooves grow in a healthy pattern. Genetics and diet, including pasture, forage and supplements, are the top factors, while other secondary factors can have a large impact as […]
