Are you asking your horse or pony to dress up this Halloween? Have you and your family put together a boo-tiful or clever costume? Wellpride understands how horses are part of the family, and that means celebrating the holidays together, too! To that end, we are reprising our spirited photo contest from last year! Share a photo
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Over the last decade, the American Veterinary Medical Association has seen a rise in allergies. As recently as February 2020, its news article, ‘More Itchy Pets?’ cited a report that found environmental allergies increased by 30.7% in dogs and 11.5% in cats between 2008 and 2017 [1]. While there has yet to be concurrent research
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“Whatever you’re doing today, do it with the confidence of a four-year-old in a Batman t-shirt,” says professional barrel racer Audra Tyson. The AQHA Firecracker Circuit Open All-Around champion believes confidence is the first step to bringing out the best in horses and the riders who love them. Teaching A Can-Do Attitude Since 2003, Audra
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There have been numerous clinical studies that support the benefits of omega-3 supplementation in animals and humans alike. That includes a trial from Purdue University, which revealed a surprising relationship between omega-3 consumption and inflammatory airway disease in horses! Do Horses Get Asthma? Equine asthma syndrome (EAS) is an umbrella term that describes a variety
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Whether it’s sweet itch, hives, hot spots, or even sunburns, horse skin conditions can leave your equine partner vulnerable to chronic illnesses, hair loss, and wounds. It can also make your horse pretty miserable and irritated, too. Skin issues are the last thing we want for our horses, so how can we get them back
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“Horses have always been part of our lives. They are our co-stars,” says Olissio Zoppe, 42, of Cavallo Equestrian Arts, LLC, in Myakka City, Florida. A lifelong showman and horseman, his Cirque Ma’Ceo and its equestrian acts are redefining the art of the circus. What makes Cirque Ma’Ceo so exceptional are its costars, which include
Read More...It is the nation’s oldest and largest racehorse adoption program. Since opening its haven doors in 1992, New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program has been a safety net for retired racehorses, having placed – to date — more than 7,000 racehorses (Thoroughbreds and Standardbreds) from more than 40 different racetracks into qualified homes. Since last summer,
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We all agree that protecting the health of our horses is incredibly important. But oftentimes, choosing the right products can be complicated. With numerous omega-3 horse supplements on the market, how do you determine the best quality and most cost effective options? This article provides the information you need to make a smart decision when
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Love dressing up together with your four-legged best friend? If that’s you, get into the fun of the fall season by snapping a photo together with your horse, and sharing it on the Wellpride Facebook page! The best costumed horse and human will win one bottle of Wellpride (for the equine partner) and one bag
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Athletes who compete in equestrian sports understand the importance of numbers. Whether it’s counting strides into a fence, the beats per minute after a cross country or endurance test, or earning a dressage score percentage, every number counts towards the best interests of their horse. But are American riders the best stewards of their own
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