Lexington, KY: AHS University: Breed Seminar 2015 on March 26 – 29, 2015 was a sold out success in Maryland! The four-day seminar, guided by visiting international breed expert, Dr. Ludwig Christmann of the German Hanoverian Verband (HV), consisted of three days of classroom lectures and hands-on learning at Hilltop Farm in Colora, MD. In addition, […]

September 9, 2014 – The American Hanoverian Society Auction has joined with Flashpoint Bloodstock, LLC to produce an internet auction for registered Hanoverians. The auction is designed to provide a reliable auction market for American Hanoverian Society members. The American Hanoverian Society Fall Auction will be hosted at www.sporthorseauctions.com. Bidding for the auction is scheduled […]

Cavalor® Feed for Thought One of the most common syndromes found in sport horses today is equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) or more commonly referred to as just “ulcers.” Gastric ulcers are lesions in the lining of the stomach, ranging from minor irritations or “pinpoint” ulcers to full perforation (Davis, 2006). Since the symptoms as often […]

Cavalor® Feed for Thought A common practice in the sport horse industry that has recently come into favor has been to supplement one’s horse with oil. People will use it for a variety of reasons, such as adding weight to a hard keeper, to encourage a glossy coat, to give “cool” energy, or to help treat […]

Cavalor® Feed for Thought In the last ten years, nonstructural carbohydrates have gone from something described in a handful of scientific articles to one of the most talked about aspects of equine nutrition. Nonstructural carbohydrates or NSCs are the summation of simple sugars, starches, and fructans within a feedstuff and are often expressed as a percentage […]

Cavalor® Feed for Thought As we discussed a few weeks back, nonstructural carbohydrates, more commonly known as NSCs, have become the buzzword of the equine nutrition world. There is ample evidence that diets high in NSCs contribute to the development of insulin resistance in horses at rest. However, there has been no research examining the effects […]

Cavalor® Feed for Thought Last time, we discussed some symptoms of muscle issues and how to diagnose them. Now, let’s go over some of the major nutrients required for adequate muscle health, recovery, and performance: vitamin E, selenium, thiamine, and magnesium. If any one of these components is missing from the diet, the horse will be unable […]

Cavalor® Feed for Thought Last time, we discussed some symptoms of muscle issues and how to diagnose them. Now, let’s go over some of the major nutrients required for adequate muscle health, recovery, and performance: vitamin E, selenium, thiamine, and magnesium. If any one of these components is missing from the diet, the horse will be […]

Cavalor® Feed for Thought As much of the United States is experiencing the full force of winter, it might be a great time to review your winter feeding strategies! The energy to grow a thick winter coat and maintain a healthy core temperature can only come from a proper diet. As one may expect, as the […]

Cavalor® Feed for Thought Too often people will swear up and down that alfalfa is a major cause of laminitis in horses. While any high calorie component in a horse’s diet can contribute to equine metabolic syndrome (EMS), that lush, green alfalfa is not the high sugar culprit; instead, it’s the grass hay in your alfalfa-grass blend hay. Almost always, the grass hay […]