Nutrition and Feeding

Nutrition and Feeding

NUTRITION AND FEEDING

Diet and nutrition protocols, important information, instructions, and advice for horses and dogs.

Greg Crolick riding at the National Horse Show | BioStar US

Navigating the indoor show circuit: Tips for a healthy horse-and-rider team

The indoor show circuit is exciting, intense, fun, and stressful. While the highs of this competition season can make it ...

Spectrum EQ™: A Balanced Mind Begins in the Gut

When shopping for equine feed and supplements both in store and online, it doesn’t take much to notice just how ...
Bay horse looking inquisitive with a horse feed texture background | BioStar US

Effects of Preservatives and Additives on the Gut Microbiota

The gut is the seat of health in horses, dogs, and humans. Variances in the gut microbiota colonies affect neurotransmitters, ...

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 ...
Team BioStar's Allison Kavey riding Otis Redding in a dressage arena | BioStar US

Tips from the Field: Summer 2025

As BioStar’s founder and formulator, I love getting feedback, stories, and tips from horse people; I always learn something new! ...

Support for horses in hot weather

Heat can take a lot out of our horses (and us). In many parts of the country, heat mixes with ...
White horse running in a grassy field at sunset with a gut and brain illustration overlay | BioStar US

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 ...
White horse in a lush green area sniffing colorful flowers

From the Outside In: Our Backyard Ecosystems (Part 1)

From day to day and season to season, my backyard never fails to amaze me. Sometimes there is more drama ...
A light brown Chihuahua standing next to its owner while the person uses a doggie bag to pick up a pile of poop | BioStar US

The Scoop on (Dog) Poop: Part 1

Your dog’s number two ✌️ is your number one ☝️ tool for improving their health. Your dog’s poop is a ...
Horse and dog playing in a grass field, intertwined with the Kaneka Ubiquinol logo | BioStar US

I’m a Raving Fan of Kaneka Ubiquinol®

As a formulator, I work with many types of raw materials, and I certainly have my favorites:   Holy basil ...

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 ...
BioStar Horse Jumping Into an Ingredient Basket | BioStar Blog

Ingredient Sourcing: Why It Matters

The Silk Road was an ancient trade route that connected Asia, Europe, and North Africa from the second century to ...