Living Their Best Lives:
Senior Horses
Senior horses are special. They bring a “been there, done that” kind of wisdom to every barn. Even when they kick up their heels and act silly, they still hold a vibration of sage...
Category: Metabolism
METABOLISM AND WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
FOR DOGS AND HORSES
Metabolism of horses or dogs may help or hinder health conditions. Not only can being underweight or overweight inhibit activity and good looks, but it can be related to other underlying issues. BioStar’s metabolism support offers healthy, holistic ways to manage your animals’ body weight.
Living Their Best Lives:
From the Inside Out: Health Begins With Food (Part 2)
In Part 1 of this two-part series, I focused on pets’ health and wellness from the outside in, emphasizing just how important an ecologically vibrant environment is for horses and dogs. For Part 2,...
Does My Horse Need CoQ10?
Back in the 1990’s, I was hearing a lot of chatter about Coenzyme Q10, commonly known as CoQ10, being beneficial for humans and heart health. The conversations surrounding CoQ10 were certainly intriguing, but I...
Choosing the right probiotics for your horse or dog
With so many probiotics to choose from among supplements, it can be overwhelming to figure out which one is right for your horse or dog. Compound this with confusing labeling, heavy marketing, and price...
Neuromuscular Support: BioStar’s New Neuro-Plex EQ
I hear a lot from riders, veterinarians, and sports therapists about horses dealing with neuromuscular disorders, nervous system imbalances, muscle tremors, or unsteady balance. Some of these horses are also unfocused or uninspired to...
Why Adaptogens are Wonderful for Horses
Adaptogens are specific plants and fungi that help the body manage stress, both physical and mental, by supporting regulation of multiple body systems. These plants and fungi play an important role in maintaining physical...
Look to the Gut: Increasing Microbiome Diversity
The microbiome of the gut is a fascinating universe — one we are just beginning to understand. The complexities are vast, and we now know that imbalances within microbial communities have wide-reaching effects on...
Protecting the Equine Gut from Herbicide and Pesticide Exposure
Recently a customer notified me that she had her feed tested for glyphosate (Roundup) residue. She had been happy with the feed until she noticed her horses weren’t thriving on it as they had...
Anna Hallene: BioStar’s New Trainer Spotlight
Meet Anna Hallene, BioStar’s newest Trainer! Anna Hallene is a young hunter/jumper professional based in the Chicago, IL area as well as Wellington, FL. Last year she launched Glenwood Farm, where she provides her...
The Devil’s in the Details: What Sets BioStar Apart
The raising, care, training, and campaigning of horses requires close attention to details. Whether you keep your horses in your own backyard, or at a boarding or training barn, there are a lot of...
