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...
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Tulsi, “The Incomparable One”
In Western herbology, Tulsi, also known as Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum), is categorized as an adaptogen: a plant capable of balancing the body system at large including the glandular, endocrine, and circulatory systems. Tulsi...
Healthy and Safe Travel with Horses
The annual migration south is occurring, as horses from all over the U.S., Canada, South America and parts of Europe arrive in South Carolina and Florida, as well as California. For both horses and...
Horse Stable Vices and Domestication
What we horse owners refer to as stable vices (cribbing, wind sucking, and weaving), are also known as stereotypies, or frequent repetition of the same movement, gesture, posture, or sound. These repetitive behaviors have...
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,...
Understanding Inflammation and Your Horse
The inflammatory process is both fascinating and complicated. The essence of inflammation is the normal protective response by the body’s defense system. As with humans, inflammation in horses is an important part of the...
Ask Tigger: Help! I Have a Grumpy Mare
Dear Tigger, Lately my horse fits the grumpy mare stereotype more often than not, but she used to be much happier. We’ve had a saddle fitter out, tried different bits, and increased her turnout,...
Relief for Ulcer-Prone Horses
BioStar’s Tri-Gard EQ paste and Thera-Gard EQ provide gastric and digestive support for ulcer-prone horses. BioStar developed Tri-Gard EQ and Thera-Gard EQ because we understand that owners and veterinarians are looking for alternatives in...
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...
