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...
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Quercetin: The Super Bioflavonoid for Horses
Quercetin is an immune-supportive bioflavonoid (or simply “flavonoid”) found in vegetables, fruits and nuts. It’s an antioxidant, meaning it scavenges free radicals that cause damage to cell membranes. Quercetin is commonly included in equine...
Tips and Tricks from the Field
One of the advantages of being in Wellington for the winter circuit is learning from other experts in the field: veterinarians, riders, trainers, equine physios, sports massage therapists and, of course, the horses themselves....
Ella and her Allergies: an Interview with Lucy Pingree
After dressage rider Lucy Pingree tested our newest supplement Aller-X EQ with her horse Ella, we interviewed her about her experience: How were you introduced to BioStar? I met Tigger 10 years ago in...
Allergies in Horses on the Rise
It seems that new allergies are popping up every day. Human allergies are quite common and we are learning more and more about allergies in horses and other animals as well. The Netflix documentary...
Down the Rabbit Hole with Quercetin
What are quercetin supplements, and how can they help your horse? We go down the rabbit hole to learn more about this powerful flavonoid, how it supports body systems, and how to ensure it’s...
Horses, Allergies, and Histamines
For the past year, I’ve spent a lot of time down the rabbit hole, examining the Western and Eastern medicinal approaches to horse allergies and equine asthma. As with other complicated health issues, the...
Bovine Colostrum for Horses, Dogs, and People
Bovine colostrum is one of those versatile supplements that I always have on hand for the horses, the dogs, and myself. I first learned of it after the 2000 Summer Olympics, when it was...
Canine Supplements: What to Use, When to Use It?
BioStar offers an array of specialized canine supplements, but which ones are best for your dog? We have addressed some common questions to help take the guesswork out of choosing BioStar supplements for specific...
Buckaroo’s Stew: Warming Winter Foods Done Right
Kemosabe here. I’m supposed to write about warming winter foods for dogs, but how can I when the warming food from BioStar is called “Buckaroo’s Stew”? It’s not called Kemosabe’s Stew or Kemosabe’s Winter...
