Injuries are an unavoidable part of horse ownership. Depending on the injury, your horse may need extensive rehabilitation and recovery time to return to full work. But unfortunately, the recovery process can take a toll on other body systems. Good digestive function affects the entire horse and can be disturbed by issues throughout the rest of the body. While gut health is essential for supporting immune health and a complete recovery, horses in rehabilitation have an increased risk of GI problems. If you want your horse to recover fully, you can’t address an injury without supporting full-b ..read more

Successful breeding outcomes rely on stallion fertility, which often reflects the overall health of the stallion. While management alone won’t make infertile stallions fertile, prioritizing their health year-round can promote success during the breeding season. Since many factors that influence stallion fertility trace back to gut health, good digestive function is a necessary step toward optimizing fertility. Keep reading to learn how you can increase your chances of producing healthy foals by supporting fertility in breeding stallions. Factors That Influence Fertility in Stallions Several f ..read more

Abilene, Texas, cowgirl Jackie Ganter has been a household name in professional rodeo since she was 18. Jackie had a rookie year that most people dream of, earning the respect of rodeo fans worldwide. After a few rough years and having to regroup, Jackie is back and is a force to be reckoned with . After facing digestive issues with her horses, Jackie prioritizes her horse’s health from the inside out. SUCCEED is vital in keeping her horses happy and healthy at home and on the road. From the up-and-coming superstars in training to her seasoned pros, Jackie trusts SUCCEED to take care of all h ..read more

Some might say Caroline Martin was destined to be an eventer. As fate would have it, Caroline’s childhood home was next door to an eventing barn, establishing her love for horses at a young age. Her mom was the first to fall in love with horses. Caroline followed suit quickly, spending most of her free time at the barn and eventing from the tender age of seven. Although Caroline deeply loved horses, she also wanted to experience all the different things school and sports had to offer. Caroline’s drive and competitive spirit carried her through these activities before she eventually put her en ..read more

Horse owners understand that what they feed directly impacts their horse’s health, but have you considered how meal timing influences performance? While horses need constant access to forage throughout the day and night for optimal digestive function, owners should consider glycemic responses when determining the best time to feed grain. Consuming a grain meal has physiological effects that change how horses respond to exercise. How Feed Timing Affects Performance Horses Research demonstrates that consuming a grain meal has immediate effects on the body that can impact how your horse feels. T ..read more

Missy Jean Etheridge and her team at Belle Terre Ranch are dominating the NCHA Non-Pro Rider brackets with strong, healthy horses maintained daily with SUCCEED. From a young age, Missy Jean was a self-proclaimed “horse-crazy” girl. Her family was not in the business of horses, but that didn’t stop her from finding her calling at a neighbor’s home. Watching, learning, and occasionally riding those horses were enough to get her hooked. At 16, Missy Jean saved up $1,000 to purchase a dog and by a turn of events, purchased a horse instead. She turned up at home with the horse and kept it in her ..read more

Horses are hindgut fermenters that rely on large populations of beneficial microbes to digest their forage-based diets. The hindgut includes the colon and cecum, which house the diverse microbiota responsible for fermenting fiber to produce energy and essential nutrients. A balanced microbiota is essential for efficient digestion and nutrient absorption. But dietary changes, stress, and other environmental factors in modern horse management often lead to disruptions in the intestinal microbiota. When populations of beneficial bacteria can’t thrive, the overgrowth of harmful microbes can contr ..read more

Young calf roper and steer wrestler Zack Jongbloed has experienced the highs and lows of rodeo throughout the years—but his faith in SUCCEED hasn’t wavered. A graduate of McNeese State University with a degree in business, Zack Jongbloed knows the importance of building and working from a solid foundation—in business and when it comes to horses. Zack comes from a line of accomplished rodeo athletes. Having two uncles who made the NFR before him, rodeo was in his. Zack has had much success throughout high school, college, and professional rodeo. Shortly after entering the pros, Zack hit an une ..read more

Canada native Shelby Boisjoli has made a big splash in professional rodeo since crossing the border. The tools her family instilled in her about making it in the horse industry have carried her far. With a strong foundation of good horsemanship, Shelby has made quite the career with a rope in her hand. In just a few short years, Shelby has become a household name in breakaway roping. Topping her list of achievements, she’s qualified in each of the three years breakaway has been included in the National Finals Rodeo. With this discipline experiencing more growth than any other rodeo event, She ..read more

Miles City, Montana, is far from being rodeo country. But it’s where world champion calf roper Haven Meged calls home. Growing up helping his dad at the sale barn, Haven was no stranger to hard work. Haven knew from a young age that he wanted to be a calf roper and was determined to do whatever it took to make that happen. Since entering the world of professional rodeo, Haven has made quite a splash. His ability to train a great horse and his will to win has made him a dominant player in the calf roping industry. Haven knows the stress he puts his horses under and wants to take care of them s ..read more