Whatever the owners of 2023 Kentucky Derby winner Mage choose to do with their horse next, the desirability and value in the breeding shed of this 3-year-old chestnut Thoroughbred stallion is assured. Driving such performance is an impeccable pedigree that includes Good Magic, the 2017 U.S. Champion Two-Year-Old, as his sire, the 2008 Kentucky Derby
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There’s no question about it: Successful showing starts with catching a judge’s eye. A great way to win attention at the in-gate is with putting a gleaming coat on your horse. One simple technique to turning up the shine? Ensure your horse gets enough omega-3 fatty acids. Let’s take a look at why omega-3s matter
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After topical treatments and antibiotics failed to alleviate her horse’s rain rot, Jen Roytz began seeking alternatives. That’s when she discovered Wellpride®! After just 5-6 weeks on the supplement, there was a noticeable difference in her Thoroughbred’s coat health. She was so impressed with the results that she sent us this letter to share the
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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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A Treasure Worth More Than Diamonds There’s an old saying among the Roma: “Gypsy gold does not chink or glitter. It gleams in the sun and neighs in the dark.” Meaning, these horsemen saw their greatest treasures as their horses. Instead of diamonds, meet a true Spanish Treasure, one of the more than 7,000 racehorses
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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
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