Meet Noche, Gloria's splash-loving Morgan gelding, also known as #DistroPony
He loves pawing in his water trough… so much that he cracked it!

DIY to the rescue, but a quick PSA: not all sealants are safe for animals. I almost used kitchen & bath silicone, which is full of chemicals not meant for drinking water.
Use this instead:
• 100% Silicone (Type 1 only)
• Aquarium-safe, with no additives
• Let it cure for 48-72 hours before refilling the trough
Avoid anything labeled:
• “Mildew resistant”
• “Paintable”
• GE Silicone II
• Mold-inhibiting or indoor caulks
Now Noche’s trough is splash-proof again, for now!
​By: Gloria Garland 

Hops Offer Help for Laminitis Prevention

If you have enjoyed sipping a cold beer on a hot summer day you have tasted Hops. Hops flowers provide those bitter, earthy and piney notes found in craft beers. Hops are more that a flavoring agent for your favorite beverage, they help our horses prevent laminitis as well.  

Recent research from the University of Kentucky and the U.S. Department of Agriculture suggests that compounds found in hops can help control the microbiological problems that lead to pasture laminitis.

Late summer and autumn pasture grass can contain high levels of a carbohydrate called fructans.  Carbohydrate consumption can accelerate bacterial growth in the horse’s large intestine. This bacterial overgrowth stimulates a buildup of lactic acid, which in turn, can trigger laminitis.

The antibacterial properties of Hops flowers, slow the growth of harmful bacteria and help maintain proper gut pH lessening the risk laminitis.

Hops are easy to feed and they are well like by most horses. One tablespoon of hops powder is good maintenance dose for the average 1,000 pound horse. 

By: Gloria Garland 

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 Mushrooms aren’t just for humans! Rich in beta-glucans, antioxidants, and adaptogenic compounds, these fungi offer holistic support for horses year-round.

Key Benefits:
 Immune system support
 Respiratory and lung health
 Gut and digestive function
 Liver and detox support
 Anti-inflammatory and calming effects
 Nervous system and neurological health

This blend features:
• Reishi + calming, immune-modulating, liver support
• Cordyceps + boosts stamina and recovery
• Turkey Tail + gut and immune health
• Shiitake + supports circulation and immunity
• Maitake + metabolic and immune support
• Lion’s Mane + nerve and brain health
• Fu Ling + gentle liver/kidney tonic and digestive strength

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