ExcelEQ ProElite Oil Therapy and It’s Benefits on Hindgut Horse Ulcers
ExcelEQ ProElite Oil Therapy and It’s Benefits on Hindgut Horse Ulcers Study results using stall side fecal occult blood testing. Background: It is well known that most performance horses in training or competition suffer from discomfort caused by gastric ulceration. While stomach ulcers are readily identified via gastroscopy, hindgut conditions have been overlooked in part […]
Importance of Omega-3
The Importance of Omega-3 By: Taylor Czesnik Picture it, you’re walking through your local feed store or tack shop, you’re looking through the number of omega horse supplements available. All of the labels promise soundness, healthy coats, shine and ulcers be gone! Meanwhile, all you care about is that your horse is nutritionally balanced. Right […]
PSSM
PSSM In The Horse By: Dr. Julie Vargas, DVM What is PSSM? Polysaccharide storage myopathy (PSSM) is characterized by the abnormal accumulation of muscle glycogen. Glycogen is the storage form of sugar in muscles. This abnormality in glycogen metabolism damages skeletal muscle and leads to painful episodes of tying up. There are two forms of […]
Our New Normal: COVID-19, Quarantine and Horse Shows Post-Shutdown.
Our New Normal: COVID-19, Quarantine and Horse Shows Post-Shutdown. By: Taylor Czesnik Emma Callanan is an Excel Supplements sponsored junior rider. Q: How have you enjoyed being back so far? It’s been a couple of months since horse showing began and ended because of COVID-19. Emma: It was nice to have a […]
Managing Horses in Hot Weather
How to Manage Horses in Hot Weather By: Nicole Mandracchia I grew up in New Jersey, which has its moments of extreme temperatures. Every so often, we will have a summer that has several weeks of extreme heat (90+ degrees) and high humidity. It makes you immediately regret your choice to be outside. The minute […]
Are You Really Ready to Show?
Are you really ready to show? By: Nicole Mandracchia Hey guys! It’s Nicole Mandracchia again. Horse people have been waiting patiently for the return of horse shows, and for many they have finally returned! On June 1st, US Equestrian lifted all point restrictions that were placed on horse shows due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Any […]
Plenty To See And Do During Sun Circuit At WestWorld
Horse Enthusiasts Have Plenty to See and Do During Sun Circuit in WestWorld By: Tabitha Smith Arizona Sun Circuit Quarter Horse Show The Arizona Sun Circuit Quarter Horse Show rolls into Scottsdale’s WestWorld for 10 days of action and excitement February 28 through March 8. While the finest Quarter Horses from all over the US […]
ExcelEQ ProElite™’s Newest Partner—Shine Hoof Oil!
No Hoof, No Horse! By: Nicole Mandracchia Have you ever heard the saying, “No hoof, no horse?” The definition of that phrase is this: if your horse does not have solid, healthy feet, then your horse is more susceptible to soundness issues and may be unable to perform his job. Does your horse suffer from […]
COVID-19 and Horse Farm Prevention
Covid-19 and Horse Farm Prevention By: Taylor Czesnik There’s been a common thought going on over the past few weeks with the current global crisis over COVID-19; that being, what the h%$# 2020?! As much as we asked 2020 to sit down and not touch anything, it seems as if that’s exactly what it’s asking […]
What is Camelina Oil?
What is Camelina Oil? By: Nicole Mandracchia Shop Now As horse people, we are familiar with different types of oils for our horses diet. But there is a new type of oil that has recently taken the horse world by storm: Camelina oil. “The CamOlive addition to Excel’s proprietary camelina oil adds more anti-inflammatory capabilities, […]