B.Savage Equestrian

05/23/2026

A little educational post for us all today. The more you know 🧡🖤🩶🐴

IRON SABOTAGE
Do your water buckets or troughs look like this?! If so, Iron could very well be sabotaging your horse's important mineral and nutrient absorption!

A little lesson on IRON:
+Iron is a micromineral (meaning it's needed in MUCH smaller quantities).
+Iron is considered a TOXIC element and when overloaded, it will deplete other trace minerals.
+Iron has a harder time leaving the body, unlike other minerals. Small amounts leave the body in sweat, blood and intestinal cells but excess amounts cannot leave the body.
+Iron overload taxes the liver, gut and natural detox pathways.

Iron sources for horses are PLENTIFUL and DO NOT need supplemented without probable cause and testing. Iron is in EVERYTHING!
+Iron is in forage (naturally from soil)
+Iron is in commercial feed and supplements (iron chelate and ferric sulfate are common forms you'll find on feed ingredient lists)
+Iron is in “most” mineral blocks and lick tubs (along with other not so great ingredients)
+Iron is typically higher in well water than in “city” water (having your water tested is a great precaution and filtering accordingly) {Toxic Iron Levels are above 500ppm}

Iron depletes copper and zinc most!
EXCESS IRON SYMPTOMS may include:
+laminitis or poor hoof health/quality
+protein absorption issues-having a hard time holding weight
+trouble getting wounds to heal
+low immune function
+tendon/ligament integrity
+coat pigment fading (dark manes and tails bleaching)
+gut and digestive disruption

My friend Stephanie Carter wrote an amazing book that explains this topic and so many others to better understand functional equine nutrition! https://www.indigoancestralhealth.com/product-page/equine-functional-nutrition-understanding-root-cause-to-restore-vitality

IRON could be a ROOT CAUSE to the symptoms your horses are dealing with.
Don't keep wasting your money trying to supplement away a problem.
If you suspect it might be, I would be happy to help you dig deeper with a nutrition consult!
Email schaefferbodyworks@gmail.com to get started!
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05/18/2026

Thinking about upgrading my Multi Radiance medical cold laser and wanted to see if there would be interest in leasing my current unit.

This may be a great fit for clients with horses needing regular cold laser sessions for maintenance, recovery, or ongoing issues where frequent use is beneficial.

If this is something you’d potentially be interested in, let me know below or message me privately!
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05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there! You’re unconditional love and support is always recognized no matter what 🧡🖤🩶 (pictures of my personal homebred and my moms, Madi is the bay, Iris is the grey. Now both 4)
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05/02/2026

Love helping equine athletes be all they can be for their owners! So glad to be a part of this mare’s support team, she is a rock star and thrilled they are back in action! 🧡🩶🖤🐴
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04/30/2026

We have updated some services and pricing, in the image is the full spectrum of what we offer. Please contact me with any questions🧡🩶🖤🐴 (service area is subject to location, please message for details)
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04/24/2026

Proper clipping bathing technique.

04/16/2026

Little post horse show PEMF 🧡🖤🩶🐴 Bona Fide Farms

04/13/2026

Nap time for this rock star 🧡🖤🩶🐴

Greatful to B.Savage Equestrian for giving Juan his treatment yesterday. Was the best nap he’s had in a while!

Bekah is local to Volusia and is great!

04/12/2026

Exactly why I spend so much time grooming and so much money on good quality brushes. Grooming matters, just like your warmup.

Did you know the first 60 seconds of grooming can dictate the quality of your entire ride?

In professional yards, grooming is about neuro-immunology, not just dust. By focusing rhythmic strokes on the shoulder and neck, we signal the horse’s nervous system to enter 'parasympathetic dominance.'

The Science:
Natural bristles stimulate the skin to trigger oxytocin release, lowering cortisol and relaxing musculature. This prepares the horse mentally for work.

What to look for:
1. Lowering of the head and neck.
2. Softening of the eye or a deep sigh.
3. Gentle licking and chewing.

The Pro Tip:
Spend your first minute on the left shoulder. Use a medium-stiff natural brush in long, sweeping motions. Wait for the reset before moving on.

Grooming is the bridge between stable and arena: it’s where trust is built and the nervous system is primed.

Save this for your next session. To dive deeper into grooming science, DM me 'REGULATED' to learn more about my ebook, 'The Regulated Horse'.

03/30/2026

We’re putting in an order for B.Savage Equestrian shirts and opening it up to clients and supporters as well!

If you’ve been wanting to grab some merch, now’s the time. (Don’t forget we have amazing microfiber grooming towels too!) These will be comfortable, great-quality shirts—perfect for the barn, clinics, or everyday wear.

If you’d like to be included in this order, send me a message with your size and preferred color. I’ll be placing the order soon, so don’t wait!

Thank you all for supporting B.Savage Equestrian 🖤

02/01/2026

Always a great day when you get to work on two up and coming unicorns 🧡🖤🩶 Iris got her first ever clip job, just a trace but still! She stood like a champ. The bouncy man himself Tigger got a pre ride laser to help with his warm up!
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