Inspiring, connecting and informing the horse community in San Luis Obipso County, California – and beyond.
Managing annoying flies is a constant battle, even with all of the sprays, salves and “protectors” out there on the market. The problem of fly bites is exacerbated tenfold when the horse has insect allergies, which results in itchiness, hair loss, hives and even open wounds. Sharon Jantzen explores a solution to managing our horse’s fly bites.
Left untreated, thrush can lead to more serious issues, such as hoof abscesses, white-line disease and frog decay. As the bacteria and fungus get deeper into the hoof, they wreak havoc on what is actually quite a fragile part of the horse’s body. It has been said by many a veterinarian, farrier and knowledgeable horseman, “No hoof, no horse”, and that’s the truth. Sharon Jantzen takes a look at how to stop thrush in its tracks.
“Scratches” can be a persistent condition treated with traditionally “goopy” topical ointments. Now there is a better “non-goopy” option that is anti-fungal, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory all in one all-natural product. Sharon Jantzen shares the secret to clearing up “scratches”.
With so many horse care products on the market, we can get overwhelmed with decisions. Sarah Williams shares with us her top five horse care essentials. What are yours?
Helping your horse shed out not only gets all that extra hair off it also helps us check for things that might be underneath – like ticks. Yes, spring is here and with it the shedding season and tick season. Sharon Jantzen gives us three tips to help make this season work for you and your horse.