EQUINE HEALTH
BIOSTAR’S EQUINE RESEARCH
Equine nutrition, diet, supplements, health products, and research specific to your horse’s health and wellbeing.
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
Facing the Challenges of
Cell Phones
There’s no denying it: cell phones are amazing. They allow us to instantly contact anyone and everyone: First responders ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
