At-Home Dressage Seat Training Course with German Certified Trainer and Biomechanics Expert Dave Thind - Begins December 1
On December 1, the second session of "A Good Seat Moves" an online 5-week training course begins - sign up on or before November 18 for $199 early bird pricing. Act soon, the last session was sold out! What makes this course so special?
Posted on Nov 12, 2018
Omega Alpha Healthy Horse Award Presented to Magico’s Blue Marquesa and Dr. Natalie Lord at the 2018 IALHA National Championships
For veterinarian, Dr. Natalie Lord, being honored by winning the Omega Alpha Healthy Horse Award at the 2018 International Andalusian and Lusitano Horse Association (IALHA) National Championships was an added bonus to an overall great show.
Posted on Nov 9, 2018
Quick Lady Makes Quick Work at the AHA Sport Horse Nationals Winning the Vita Flex Victory Pass
Vita Flex, a leading producer of top quality equine supplements, gives the Vita Flex Victory Pass Award to a successful horse and rider team that demonstrates the dedication needed to achieve superlative excellence in the show ring.
Posted on Oct 16, 2018
Vita Flex Launches New Website and Vita Flex® Pro Product Line
Phoenix, AZ - Over the last 28 years, Vita Flex has become a leading supplier of advanced performance products designed to satisfy the demands of horses competing at the highest levels. Recently, Vita Flex launched a new website, www.vitaflex.com ....
Posted on Jul 16, 2018
Helpful Hints For Safe Trailering in the Summer Heat
You’ve got the air conditioner on blast. Your favorite shades are at the ready. An ice coffee is in the cup holder. It’s time for a summer road trip and you’re ready to ride in style. But are your horses? Here are some helpful hints from...
Posted on Jul 15, 2018
In Memoriam- Veterinarian and Co-Founder of Platinum Performance Doug Herthel
Veterinarian Doug Herthel. Photo courtesy of Platinum Performance Noted Veterinarian Doug Herthel succumbed to a 17-month long, hard fought battle with Lewy body disease, a progressive and aggressive form of dementia,” his sons Mark and Troy Herthel...
Posted on Jul 13, 2018
Electrolytes: The Key to Winter Hydration
Outside, the wind is howling and blowing a cold rain against the barn. Inside, your horse is warm and dry in his stall, happily munching a big pile of hay. The next morning when you come in to feed, you notice his water bucket is only down a few...
Posted on Jan 18, 2018
Know Before You Go: Is Your Horse Fit?
You will probably want to spend many hours in the saddle to see as much country as possible. Do yourself and your horse a favor and make sure the two of you are fit enough for a riding vacation. Overweight or under conditioned horses are prone to...
Posted on Jan 15, 2018
Wellness Wednesday: Choke
Esophageal obstruction is when food (or bedding and other foreign material) are swallowed and get stuck in between the back of the mouth and the stomach. There are two tubes that lead out of the mouth, one for food (the esophagus) and one for air...
Posted on Jan 11, 2018
New Year Resolutions: Not Just for Humans!
As people we look at the beginning of each year as a fresh start and a new beginning. We look forward to the new year and create New Year resolutions to help make us stick to good habits to make us healthier or work harder. But who says New Years...
Posted on Jan 6, 2018