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Georgette Topakas

August 2019

Updated: Apr 5, 2020

Cross Fiber Grooming, Heat Stress, Supplementing with Rose Hips, & Product Reviews



Cross Fiber Grooming - Grooming for better posture and supple joints (plus they love it!)


Instead of using a curry in the traditional circular motion, cross fiber massage helps to break up adhesions and scar tissue, and stimulates circulation, lymphatic drainage, and acupuncture points, to relax the horse physically and mentally. You can use any tool you would like for cross fiber work: a rubber curry, a body brush, a towel, or just your hand. Read more...


Watch the video - it's really good

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HEAT STRESS!!!! - Prevent it


The heat just keeps on coming and all creatures are suffering. While your horse can't pant like our pups or run into the AC like us, you can detect the signs of heat stress by checking heart rates and monitoring sweat patterns. Keep your horse safe this summer!

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HERB OF THE MONTH - Rose Hips

Zephyr has been getting powdered rose hips in his bucket for years because rose hips are one of the richest sources of vit C and also contain vit A, thiamine, niacin, riboflavin, and vit K. They can help any horse fight off infections and boost his immune health. Feeding rose hips on a regular basis will also help encourage hoof growth due to its naturally-occurring biotin content coupled with its flavonoid and copper content.  Learn More

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