Double M Equine Services

02/18/2024

I am very aware of all the mistakes that the AI made on this picture but can anybody tell me if this "saddle pad "is a thing? Because I would love one! I've never seen one like that before. 

12/16/2023

What to Know When Calling Your Vet

12/10/2023

Gift Certificates available for purchase, just in time for Christmas! call or text 607-435-1831 or DM me.

12/10/2023

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Winter laminitis❄️ Who deals with this?? Tell me your tips, tricks and life hacks for making it through winter with a sound horse! Feed Room Chemist Podcast episode # 130 has more info for those who are not familiar with the differences in pasture associated laminitis and winter laminitis.💙
Feed Room Chemist is available on any podcasting app!

12/05/2023

Always the best info on her page! 😊

Myth: Fat can turn into muscle.

Fact: Turning fat into muscle is physiologically impossible. Since fat and muscle tissue have entirely different cellular makeups, you can’t turn a horse's fat into muscle, or muscle into fat. To help a horse lose weight, they must achieve a calorie deficit by eating less energy/calories than what they require daily, an increase in physical activity to burn calories and build muscle, or a combination of both.

❗️However, too significant of a calorie restriction can result in muscle loss due to the horse's body breaking down muscle to meet energy needs.❗️

Reducing fat while preserving muscle occurs with a moderate calorie deficiency, adequate protein intake (adequate, not extreme excess), and consistent exercise. Don't forget to provide appropriate vitamins and minerals as well!

Need help to navigate the best path for your horse's weight loss? Sign-up for a free nutrition consultation at https://bit.ly/EquineNutritionConsult

12/05/2023

They always know…

We can never fool our horses...

11/15/2023

It is that time of year!

11/02/2023

Love this podcast that Dr. Jimmie does and all of her advise!

Did you know? A leading cause of colic in the winter is due to dehydration, resulting in mild to severe impaction colic.

What preventative measures can you take?

- Provide loose salt daily to help encourage water consumption. (1 tablespoon per 500lbs per day to meet daily sodium requirement)
- Make sure and provide adequate clean, fresh water, not frozen or icy
- Feed high quality, digestible forage (soft and pliable, not pokey and stiff)
- Feed a daily probiotic to aid in digestion

I recommend (and personally use) TurboMag BCAA as my electrolyte (and salt) with ADR powder for digestive support.

09/11/2023

Myth: I can't feed beet pulp due to the sugar content.

Fact: The name "sugar beet" can be a bit misleading. Sugar beets are grown and harvested to make sucrose and sugar, and beet pulp is the plant material left over once the sugar has been removed. Therefore, beet pulp contains minimal sugar. Dried beet pulp is available with or without molasses. When molasses is added, it is at a very small level (about 3%) to help reduce dust and improve taste. That amount doesn't make much difference in the total sugar content of the diet, so unless you have a horse with insulin resistance or another metabolic disease, it is completely safe to feed beet pulp with or without molasses.