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The equine immune system is a vast, complex biological apparatus. How well it functions depends on a number of factors including nutrition, stress, and age. Our horses’ immune systems can be challenged further by...
There’s something intrinsic about giving — a sense of purpose and humility. I have long known the equestrian community to be compassionate and generous, in part, I believe, because horses are compassionate and generous...
Dear Tigger, Lately my horse fits the grumpy mare stereotype more often than not, but she used to be much happier. We’ve had a saddle fitter out, tried different bits, and increased her turnout,...
Before jumping to some unique and effective stress-busting tips, let’s reflect a moment on where we are today: The infamous year 2020 has tested our collective patience, nerves, and sense of well-being. It...
BioStar offers a range of wellness formulas with vitamins and minerals, called Optimum. With so many choices, we’ve put together this guide to help you choose the right Optimum formula for your horse or...
Soil research over the past 50 years has provided us with a profound understanding of how important healthy soil is for the long-term health of animals, humans, and plants. Yet maintaining healthy soil, or...
Recently, a friend in the horse industry told me that her anxiety during this time of the Covid-19 pandemic had escalated to the point she went to her doctor to get anti-anxiety medication. She...
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Keeping our dog healthy begins with the gut, and dietary GI support is key to achieving it. Hippocrates said, “all disease begins in the gut.” In Japanese culture the gut is both the seat...
The approaches to biological health challenges — including treatment of insulin-resistant and Cushing’s horses — are very different between Eastern and Western medicine. The driving principle of Western medicine is reductionist medicine, which treats...
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With record breaking heat covering much of the country this month, it’s a good time to seek out cooling tips for horses — not to mention for your dogs and your human companions. In...
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