Diet and nutrition protocols, important information, instructions, and advice for horses and dogs.
Patience Is a Virtue
Oftentimes I’m called in for a consultation on a difficult case, such as a horse with multiple issues that don’t ...
The Puppy Cometh
By Kemosabe ~ Well, my human did it again and brought another puppy into the pack. I have endured three ...
Camelina Oil: Not Just for Horses Anymore
by Kemosabe - It was Buckaroo who discovered the wonders of camelina oil for canines. Like other important explorers in ...
New From BioStar: Quantum & Impulsion
As you know, BioStar has never been a company that follows the pack. We stay true to our whole-food principles, ...
In the BioStar Lab: Shilajit
Shilajit is a resin formed during the late Triassic period when geological shifts in the continents caused plants and ammonites ...
Flax Seeds or Chia Seeds: Which Do I Feed My Horse?
I’m often asked the question, “Should I feed my horse flax or chia seeds?” My answer: “It depends on the ...
Deciphering the Marketing Language of a Gastric Supplement
Recently, Purina released a new supplement called Outlast™ which will, according to the company’s literature, “support a healthy gastric environment.” ...
What’s the Poop?
Horse people are unique in many ways, and among all our various and interesting quirks is our obsession with poop. ...
Turning Down the Heat: Cooling Foods and Cool Star EQ
It’s summertime, and keeping horses cool requires stall fans, electrolytes, mineral salt blocks, and lots of water. Did you know ...
Managing Gastric Ulcer-Sensitive Horses
It can be challenging to manage a horse that tends to act ulcery for days, weeks or months after gastric ...
Contaminated Feed and Supplements
Recently, the dressage community was shocked to learn that two well-known rider/trainers were suspended by the FEI based on drug ...
The Industry and Ethics of Bovine Colostrum
Bovine colostrum is an important therapeutic food for horses and dogs. It provides over 70 different growth factors for tissue ...
Aloe Vera: The Healing Plant for Horses & Humans Alike
Aloe vera has a long history of use as an important and highly beneficial medicinal plant. The Egyptians used aloe ...
Kemosabe Gets Buff…with Organic Seaweed
This past autumn, I was put on a diet after a visit to the vet indicated that I was a ...
Success Story: 90 Days on a Whole Food Diet, by Janie Ober
-- by Janie Ober -- I adopted this horse in 2016 after seeing him one time in a western saddle; ...
New from BioStar: Optimum Healthy Weight
One of the most common equine health challenges is maintaining a healthy weight: not too fat, not too thin. Horses ...
Does My Horse Need a Multivitamin / Mineral Supplement?
"Does my horse need a multivitamin / mineral supplement?" This question comes across my desk via emails and texts several ...
Success Story: Hillary Jean and the Thera Calm EQ Difference
Veteran rider and Colorado resident Hillary Jean writes with news on how BioStar's Thera Calm EQ helped her horse settle into ...
