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 abundant the choices in the “Calming” category are. This begs the question: What is...
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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....
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...
What You Need to Know About Your Horse’s Gut-Brain Connection
The gut-brain axis is complex, and there is so much we don’t yet know about the intricate world of the gut microbiome. Grab a glass of wine or a nice cup of tea and...
Choosing the Right Calming Supplement for Your Horse
The search for the best calming supplements for horses can be overwhelming… there are so many options to choose from! Equine stress is the underlying root of fear, anxiety, over-reactivity, aggression, inattentiveness, and sub-par...
Caroline Willard Tests Zen-Max
Caroline Willard is a Professional Hunter Rider and Trainer who was lucky to be beta-tester of our newest calming supplement, Zen-Max. Zen-Max is formulated for horses who experience more extreme reactions to common stress,...
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...
Equine Supplements: What to Use, When to Use It
BioStar offers an array of specialized horse supplements, but which ones are best for your horse? We have addressed some common questions to help take the guesswork out of choosing BioStar supplements for specific equine health...
Zen: Customize Your Horse’s Calm
There are many calming supplements and pastes that address stress in horses. Quite a few use ingredients like Vitamin B-1 (thiamin), magnesium, L-tryptophan, and inositol. These calming ingredients can be effective, which is why...
Coming Soon from the BioStar Lab: Stress Relief for the Whole Horse
I have been fascinated by the biology and chemistry of stress since 1983, when the human supplement company I worked for introduced a revolutionary (at the time) stress supplement: the B-complex vitamins together with...
