The iconic Lazy E Arena is home to some of the best events in the equine industry. ABI is proud to be a part of that history as the official “Arena Drag of the Lazy E Arena.” The Kiser Dragmaster, Speedmaster, and 1600 Gallon Water Trailers are the tools the facility needs to keep the […]
Brought to you by Merck Animal Health Performance horses are unique. Their influenza protection should be no different. Because of your horse’s active lifestyle, his risk of contracting influenza is enhanced and his vaccination protocol will differ from horses that are home on pasture. Your veterinarian may recommend the modified-live virus (MLV) intranasal influenza vaccine […]
Last Chance to Take Advantage of Ritchie’s Summer Rebate
Ritchie Waterers is offering a rebate on their industry-leading waterers that translates to big savings for you! Water is the most important nutrient in your horse’s diet, and with a Ritchie Waterer, you can rest easy knowing your horse has access to fresh, clean water daily. The summer rebate program ends at the end of […]
ABI Equine proudly presents “ABI Homesteads — Carol Williams”
This time on ABI Homesteads, we are introducing you to Carol Williams. She is the proud owner of an Arena Rascal Pro & 50cuft Ground Driven Classic Manure Spreader. Her daily routine consists of cleaning stalls and picking pastures as well as dragging her arena, all with her ATV. Gone are the days when your […]
By Classic Equine The cinch is the lifeline that holds your saddle in place, which in turn keeps you in a stable position during competition. There is so much riding on your cinch, we wanted to give some helpful tips that will benefit you and your horse. Cinch Fitting Tips First and foremost, you must […]
We are proud to introduce our ABI Homesteads Series, where we feature one of our customers and how their ABI tools are a part of their daily life. Whether it is maintaining their arena, working on driveways or simply spreading manure, we provide you with a day in the life of an ABI customer. We […]
Brought to you by Merck Animal Health It depends. While summer is generally not a peak parasite transmission time in many parts of the country, some horses may require a more aggressive schedule that includes de-worming during the summer. The key is to work with your veterinarian to conduct fecal tests to determine your horse’s […]
By Merck Animal Health While all intestinal parasites are concerning, one of the most lethal threatens horses during their first 18 months of life. Ascarids, also known as roundworms, are migrating parasites that travel through the bloodstream to the horse’s liver and lungs during their juvenile stage before returning to the small intestine to develop […]
The Importance of Vaccination for Performance Horses
Brought to you by Merck Animal Health Performance horses are at a greater risk of getting sick because their immune systems get stressed frequently. Strenuous exercise, performance, long-distance transportation, and steroid administration can suppress the immune system, increasing the horse’s susceptibility to infectious disease and potentially decreasing response to vaccination. Follow these vaccination tips to […]
By: Dr. Stephen Duren, Performance Horse Nutrition and Standlee Premium Western Forage® Nutritional Consultants Many horse owners struggle with the body condition of their horses. Some horses seem to gain condition easily; others seem to eat and eat while not gaining body condition and become thin. A Body Condition Scoring (BCS) system has been developed […]