#joint supplement for older horses

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Introduction:

Joint pain and swelling can be a debilitating condition that can cause discomfort and limit mobility. Many people suffer from joint pain due to arthritis, injury, or other medical conditions. Fortunately, there are several treatments available, including natural remedies such as Bioforce. Bioforce is a natural supplement that can help reduce joint pain and swelling without the side effects of prescription medication.

What is Bioforce?

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How does Bioforce work?

The treatment impressively affects tissues, giving a regenerative impact, wipes out torment side effects, reestablishes engine works and mellow erosion inside the joints.*

Bioforce quickly influences your joints by alleviating agony, aggravation, and advancing recuperation: *

assuages even serious joint agony. Once more, the development settles in. Ordinary blood flow is reestablished, expanding disappears.*

assuages irritation, forestalling the annihilation of joints and irreversible results. The recuperation interaction of joints is activated.*

the portability and different elements of joints are reestablished. The joint areas of strength for is, doesn't happen in any event, when set off (cool, weather conditions changes, strain).

Benefits of Bioforce:

Reduces joint pain and swelling: The anti-inflammatory properties of Bioforce can help reduce joint pain and swelling, making it an effective treatment for arthritis and other joint conditions.

Improves joint mobility: By reducing inflammation in the joints, Bioforce can help improve joint mobility and range of motion.

Promotes overall joint health: The ingredients in Bioforce work together to promote overall joint health, reducing the risk of future joint problems.

Natural and safe: Bioforce is a natural supplement that is safe to use and does not have the side effects of prescription medication.

Easy to use: Bioforce is available in capsule form, making it easy to take and incorporate into your daily routine.

How to use Bioforce:

Apply to dry skin and rub until completely absorbed.

Apply 2-3 times a day

Do not rinse with water for the first hour after application.

Conclusion:

Joint pain and swelling can be a painful and debilitating condition, but there are natural remedies available that can help reduce inflammation and promote joint health. Bioforce is a natural supplement that contains a blend of herbs and nutrients that are known to reduce inflammation and promote joint health. By reducing inflammation in the joints, Bioforce can help reduce joint pain and swelling, improve joint mobility, and promote overall joint health. If you are suffering from joint pain, consider trying Bioforce as a natural and safe treatment.

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When our Japanese Spitz was quite young she was suffering from luxating patellas & was limping a lot, we had to reduce her activity.

After a vet visit we were told her knees were at a level 5 and needed an operation. I didn’t want to go down that path unless I had to.

I was recommended Natural Mobility Wonder Joint, so I thought I’d give it a go.

Within weeks there was no sign of any limping & she seemed back to her old self. With a visit back to the vet a few months later, he was astounded at her improvement. She is now 9 years old and has a happy and very active life. She has her Wonder Joint powder every morning and loves it. Her joints have gone from a level 5 to level 2 & the vet is still impressed with how good her legs are as she is getting older.

I recommend Natural Mobility Wonder Joint to everyone I meet whose fur babies have joint/arthritis problems.

Without taking the Wonder Joint powder her life would have been very different and I thank you for that. We were recommended to try Natural Mobility Wonder Joint Green Lip Mussel which we did. We introduced it into her diet and began to see results after about six weeks. Mia was moving easier, and the stiffness in her back legs began easing. We have continued to use Green Lip Mussel ever since and it is now a regular part of her diet.

In 2022 we rescued a Cattle Dog cross named Bundy from an Animal Shelter where he had been for almost a year after being surrendered when his owner died.

Bundy was 11years old, very overweight with limited mobility and suffering badly with arthritis. The animal shelter told us that no one would take Bundy due to his age and condition and that he would spend the rest of his days at the shelter. We took Bundy to give him his forever home. We introduced Natural Mobility Wonder Joint Green Lip Mussel into his strict diet and, after a couple of months he has lost weight and, together with daily walks and swimming, he has a new lease on life, running (at least by his standard) and chasing balls with the other dogs at the dog park.

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Optimal Nutritional Choices for Maintaining a Horse's Health and Vitality

Horses, with their majestic beauty and incredible strength, have been companions to humans for millennia. Just as with any other animal, their health and vitality are closely tied to their diet. Ensuring that a horse receives the right nutrients is paramount to its well-being. But what exactly should one feed a horse to keep it in peak condition?

1. Forage: The Foundation of a Horse's Diet

The primary component of a horse's diet should be forage, which includes hay and pasture grass. Horses are natural grazers, and their digestive systems are designed to process forage. In fact, a horse should consume 1-2% of its body weight in forage daily. For a 1,000-pound horse, this translates to 10-20 pounds of hay or grass.

There are different types of hay available, such as timothy, alfalfa, and orchard grass. The choice of hay depends on the horse's age, activity level, and health requirements. For instance, alfalfa is richer in protein and calcium, making it suitable for young, growing horses or lactating mares. On the other hand, timothy or orchard grass hays are often preferred for adult horses. Visit All About Horses to learn more tips about maintaining horse health.

2. Concentrates: Grains and Pellets

While forage should be the foundation, some horses, especially those with high energy demands or those unable to maintain weight on forage alone, may benefit from concentrates. These include grains like oats, corn, and barley or commercially prepared pelleted feeds.

Oats are often the grain of choice because they are easily digestible. Corn is energy-dense but should be fed with caution as it can lead to obesity. Barley, while less common, can be a good middle ground between oats and corn.

When choosing a commercial feed, it's essential to select one that matches the horse's life stage and activity level. Always follow the manufacturer's feeding recommendations and adjust based on the horse's condition and needs.

3. Supplements: Meeting Specific Needs

While a balanced diet of forage and concentrates can meet most of a horse's nutritional needs, some horses may benefit from supplements. These can range from vitamin and mineral mixes to specific supplements for joint health, hoof quality, or digestive support.

Before adding any supplement, it's crucial to consult with a veterinarian or equine nutritionist. Over-supplementation can be as harmful as a deficiency.

4. Water: The Essential Ingredient

Water is, without a doubt, the most crucial component of a horse's diet. Horses can consume anywhere from 5 to 15 gallons or more per day, depending on their size, activity level, and environmental conditions. Always ensure that your horse has access to clean, fresh water.

5. Salt and Minerals

Horses need salt and other minerals for various bodily functions. Providing a salt block or loose salt can help meet this need. Additionally, mineral blocks designed for horses can ensure they receive essential minerals like calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium.

6. Special Considerations

Senior Horses: As horses age, their nutritional needs and digestive efficiency change. Senior feeds are designed to be easily digestible and provide the necessary nutrients for older horses. They often come in a pelleted form, which is easier for horses with dental issues to consume.

Pregnant or Lactating Mares: These mares have increased nutritional demands. Specialized feeds and supplements can help meet these needs, ensuring the health of both the mare and her foal.

Horses with Health Issues: Some horses may have specific health concerns, such as laminitis, ulcers, or metabolic disorders. These horses often require specialized diets tailored to their condition.

Conclusion

Feeding a horse is both an art and a science. While there are general guidelines to follow, each horse is an individual with its own unique needs. Regularly monitoring your horse's body condition, weight, and overall health, and adjusting the diet accordingly, is essential. With the right balance of forage, concentrates, and supplements, you can ensure your horse remains healthy and vibrant for years to come.

[lostinwildflowers]

Summary: It's Sakusa Kiyoomi's first day working on the farm, and you are showing him how to feed the horses and muck out the stalls.

Word Count: 2.4K

Warnings: angst, enemies to lovers, swearing, farm work(as if it needs a tag, but some of yall are afraid of physical labor)

A/N: Well here we are with the first official chapter of this series! I hope y'all enjoy the angstiness of this chapter! -Birch<3

Previous: Prologue

Next: Hay

The sound of a rooster’s crow and your alarm clock ringing jolt you awake from your sleep, and a groan leaves your lips as your hand wanders through the darkness of your room to turn off the annoying beeping.

It was early in the morning, around 6 a.m. and it was time to start life on the farm. You crawl out of your bed and stumble over to your dresser, where you find a pair of jeans and a t-shirt that you slip on sleepily.

You attempt at taming your hair a little bit before opening your door with a yawn, heading to the kitchen to grab a quick breakfast. No one else seemed to be up yet, so you quietly make a pot of coffee and grab an apple to munch on as you scroll through your phone, waiting for Sakusa.

The dark-haired male was nowhere to be seen, and you frown at the clock on the wall as it read 6:30. With a sigh, you set down your apple and coffee and walk down the hallway to where Sakusa was staying.

You knock on the door harshly three times, placing your hands on your hips as you await a response. There isn’t any movement for a minute or so, and as you are about to call out and bang on the door again, it creaks open and you are met face to face with a half-asleep Sakusa.

His curls were wild and untamed, his eyes half-lidded as he looked down at you, rubbing at one of them as he groans, “Why the hell are you awake? It’s too damn early to be up.”

You roll your eyes in annoyance, opening your mouth to speak before you are distracted by his outfit. He was wearing a simple grey pair of basketball shorts, but also only had a fitted black tank top on. You got a good look at his arms as he rested one against the door frame, awaiting your response.

You tear your eyes away from him as you grumble out, “Life on the farm starts early around here, and it’s time to go feed the horses and muck out their stalls. I’ll meet you out in the barn. 15 minutes, don’t be late.”

Sakusa just scoffs and shuts the door on you, and you huff indignantly as you turn on your heel, storming out of the house and toward the barn. The sun was barely rising over the tops of the hills as you pull open the barn doors, and you are greeted by soft nickers and neighs as the horses hear your footsteps.

You smile softly as you run your hand over their noses’ as you walk by, eyes trained on the feed room as you walk down the barn aisle. You grab all of the feed buckets for the horses, scooping the oats and grains into them before turning to find the supplements for each one.

As you are reaching for the joint supplement, you hear footsteps outside of the barn, and you peer around the door frame to see who it was. To your disappointment, it was just another one of the farmhands, Kita Shinsuke, who was always around first thing in the morning.

Kita waves at you as he grabs a few lead ropes and calls out, “Morning, Y/n! I’m going to go ahead and put the donkeys out to pasture awhile, I can feed them from outside.”

You give him a thumbs-up back, turning your attention back to the supplements. You add small scoops to each specific bucket, making sure all of the older horses got their joint and hoof supplements and that the younger horses didn’t get any sweet feed.

By the time all of the horses have gotten their grain and waters refilled, you were making your way to the hayloft to throw down hay for the horses. You were getting increasingly annoyed as Sakusa didn’t show up, and you could feel your temper starting to bubble as you recall your first interaction with the city boy.

You had already thrown down hay to one of the horses when you see Sakusa emerge from the house, donned in a loose t-shirt, skinny jeans, and clean, white sneakers. You huff as he leisurely walks over to the barn, scowling at the horses as he searches for you.

“Up here,” you call down from the loft, and Sakusa looks up to see you peering down at him from above one of the stalls. He simply tsks, walking toward the steps leading to the hayloft with his hands in his pockets, eyes sharp as they look around him.

When he finally gets up next to you, you finish pushing the hay down to the next horse, and you look him up and down with an unimpressed expression on your face. You move around him, walking over to where the next horse’s stall starts as you say, “You’re late. This is how you do hay.”

You point to the large square-shaped bale next to the hole in the floor and state, “That’s the hay we feed the horses. Each horse gets 1-2 flakes of hay each morning and evening, and occasionally some throughout the day.”

You section off a chunk and show him, “You can tell it’s a flake by the way it sticks together. Then,” you say as you move around to the opening of the hole, “You drop it down into their stalls.”

At the end of your words, you release the hay into the stall below you, the small strands pluming up a little as they hit the ground. The bay mare in the stall snorts and immediately goes over to the hay, nibbling on it as you back up from the ledge.

You put your hands on your hips and shrug your shoulders, “It’s not too hard, you do the next one.” Sakusa glances at you disinterestedly, and you point to the next stall and say, “Go on, it’s your turn.”

Sakusa does as you say, grabbing the hay and chucking it haphazardly down into the stall below him. You can see some of the hay fall into the aisle and you call, “Hey, watch where you are throwing that a little bit more, we’ll have to go down and sweep up that loose hay so no one slips on it. Go ahead and do the last two stalls.”

He begrudgingly continues, dropping the hay down as you count how many bales you used today. Whenever he’s done, you nod back to the steps and say, “Let’s go sweep up that hay, and then we can get started on stalls.”

Sakusa just groans, and you roll your eyes at him as you jog down the steps from the hayloft, locating a broom to quickly sweep up the hay. You point to the pile you made and then gesture to the horse stall in front of it.

“Start grabbing handfuls of hay and tossing it into that stall, old Suzie needs to get fat with extra hay,” you say as you pet the nose of the soft chestnut mare with a smile.

The lean figure of Sakusa moves slowly, reaching down to grab an armful of hay before slowly dropping it over the lip of the stall. Sakusa’s eyes were hesitant and he frowned at the mare as she swung her head to look at him.

As the hay hits the ground in the stall, it plumes up some dust, so the old mare snorts in response, thusly covering Sakusa with her snot.

The black-haired male freezes, his mouth falling open in shock and disgust as you start cackling in the background. His limbs are taut and unmoving as he scowls at the horse and growls, “You filthy animal, look what you’ve done. You are absolutely horrendous!”

You roll your eyes as you finish scooping up the hay and putting it into the kind mare’s stall. With another point behind you, you state, “C’mon, city boy. Time to show you how to pick stalls.”

“I’m not touching that shit,” the snap comes, a deep voice hardened with rage and anger. Sakusa’s arms are crossed in front of his chest, his nose rudely turned up at you as his gaze avoids the empty stall full of manure and urine from one of the horses.

You throw your hands up exasperatedly and state, “Stop being such a wimp, if you are going to be spending the entire summer here, you might as well get over yourself!”

A cruel laugh falls from Sakusa’s lips as he takes a threatening step forward, and he shoves a finger in your face as he growls, “Get over myself? How about you get over yourself? All I hear is “Go do this! Go do that!” Holy hell am I tired of you already, I don’t take orders from a hick girl.”

Sakusa’s words sound out loudly, booming and echoing through your head as you flinch away from his hand, (colored) eyes wide with hurt. You take a shaky step backward, heading toward the door of the barn before a strong and firm hand lands on your shoulder.

You glance up to see your father, the farmer, whose gaze was set on the stuck-up and rich boy in front of him with a fire in his eyes. His lips barely part as he states, “You will clean the stalls, listen to my daughter, and change your attitude. Otherwise, your life is going to become a living hell quickly, son.”

After that, Sakusa begrudgingly agrees, silently listening and watching you pick one stall to understand how to sift through the fine shavings to get the manure out. He would never admit it, but you were a pretty good teacher, and every movement you made seemed like second nature.

Once it was finally Sakusa’s turn, you left him to pick the stalls while you grabbed horses to put out to pasture. First, you lead out Suzie, and her best friend Allie, who was another old and bay-colored mare.

You shut the gate behind the two of them as they trot away from you, running a few feet before stopping and dropping their heads to the ground, where they begin munching on grass. A small chuckle leaves your lips before you head back to the barn, your hands finding your pockets.

When you enter the aisle, Sakusa has done a few more stalls, and the wheelbarrow he was using was full to the brim. Sakusa brings the bottom of his t-shirt up to wipe the sweat off of his face, giving you a small show of the firm abs he was hiding under his t-shirt.

You find your gaze lingering too long, and you yell at yourself mentally before you walk up to Sakusa and say, “Since you filled up the wheelbarrow, I’ll go ahead and show you where to dump it.”

At that, you motion for him to follow you, and you turn on your heel without another word as you make your way out of the back set of barn doors facing the pastures. You hear footsteps behind you followed by the sound of the wheelbarrow and you smirk slightly as you head toward the large manure pile.

When you arrive in front of the pile, you cross your arms with a knowing smirk as you say, “Alrighty, you can go ahead and dump the manure up there with the rest of it.”

Sakusa gives you a look that screams “Are you fucking serious?” and you just nod toward the pile in response. A slight breeze blows through, and the smell of hot manure wafts over the two of you.

You don’t seem to mind, of course, you were used to the foul stench after years of working on the farm. Sakusa, however, was not prepared, and couldn’t help the way he involuntarily gagged at the smell.

You can’t stop the laugh that leaves your lips as he attempts to cover his nose with his shirt and you just motion to the pile and giggle, “Get on with it, city boy.”

Sakusa shoots you a death glare before rolling the wheelbarrow forward, his eyes scrunching as he nears the rest of the large pile. Small but sure footsteps lead him to the large manure pile and he coughs as he tips the wheelbarrow over, allowing the contents to slide out and onto the ground.

However, Sakusa wasn’t careful enough and some of the wet sawdust and horse poop landed on his clean, white new sneakers. Sakusa gapes offendedly at his shoes, his face growing pale as he once again gags at the smell.

You can’t control the giggles falling from your lips now, your arms wrapping around your waist as you snort and chortle at his disgusted expression.

Sakusa whips around to look at you, murder in his eyes as his cheeks start to flush red, embarrassed that you’ve seen him out of his element. His face pulls into a deeper set frown and he grumbles, “Stop your laughing, it’s not that funny.”

With a pout on his lips, he finishes dumping the wheelbarrow before rolling it back toward the barn, thankful his back was finally facing you as he tried to calm the furious red on his cheeks.

Sakusa sets the wheelbarrow down outside of the next stall, looking over his shoulder before sighing. He would never admit it out loud, but you looked really cute when you laughed.

He hears your footsteps rounding the corner of the barn, and he slips into the next stall to start picking it when he hears your voice call out to him.

You appear in front of the stall door and smile at him gently then state, “You know, it might not be a bad idea to get a pair of muck boots or cowboy boots. That way you won’t ruin your sneakers.”

Sakusa blinks at you in surprise and before he can answer you, you smack the stall door lightly and say, “Well I’m going to finish putting the rest of the horses out, just keep doing what you’re doing.”

At that, you turn and walk down the aisle, stopping at a stall to slip on the halter of a feisty grey gelding, and then leading him down through the barn and out to the pasture.

You don’t feel Sakusa’s eyes on you as you leave, but the dark-haired male had a look of interest in his eye as you walked out. And you didn’t leave his mind all day.

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[crystalnet]

Pop Music in Ghibli

If you mention Ghibli and soundtracks in the same breath to most people, the first thing they will likely think of is Joe Hisaishi-senpai’s prodigious and immaculate compositions, BUT it occurred to me recently that there’s actually a great amount of pop music showing up in a handful of some of my very favorite Ghibli films. They’re more rare compared to the instrumental tracks, sure, but in that way it might be even be more impactful-- especially for plebeians without an ear for vocal-less music-- when they do show up. Click through as I explore pop music in 5 Ghibli classics. 

#1- The Wind Rises: ‘ "Hikōki-gumo" (ひこうき雲) by Yumi Matsutoya

Okay so hearing this song on a recent viewing of this film was the whole impetus for writing this. By hugely influential and popular song-writer Yumi Matsutoya, this closing-credits track drops just in time for a full fatality against the viewers’ emotional fortitude- if it remains in tact at all by that point. Between the bittersweet lyrics-- which corresponds beautifully with a plot point from the end of the film-- a righteous hammond organ part and this heart-breaking melody, it all just becomes a bit too much, in a great way. 

Mrs. Matsutoya here is outright indecent towards our emotions here. And I love it. In addition to that, the track counts as only one of a few instances of a pop song in a Ghibli joint serving as the closing track. So uh yeah, go down a rabbit hole of Matsutoya’s music if you wanna explore the wonderful world of vintage J-pop/city pop etc., and you will not be disappoint. Also, this isn’t even the first time one of her songs was used... her debut in Ghibli occured 2 decades earlier in....

#2- Kiki’s Delivery Service: ‘I’m Gonna Fly”- Sydney Forester

Okay, so this is not another Matsutoya song. But in the original Disney release of Kiki, this song stood in for what was in the Japanese release a rather different, rockabilly-pop song from one of Matsutoya’s early albums ‘Rouge no Dengon‘, and this has since been corrected on subsequent releases. Tonally they are pretty different, but they both share a level of charm. This English replacement is way cornier though, but I imagine whichever one you grow up with will be the superior and preferable dose of nostalgia. I’m tainted by living with the original 90s English version for so long, that I get really thrown off in the first 20 minutes if, mid-maiden voyage, Kiki turns on her radio to Matsutoya instead of this funny little stand-in.

Speaking of Kiki’s radio, this is one of only TWO instances I’m aware of in which the pop song is diegetic within the film-- meaning it actually comes from a source within the actual world of the movie-- at least sort of (it’s that kinda pseudo-diegesis where the volume of the song makes it clear that it can’t actually be coming from her little radio). This song just really has a kind of saccharine horse-girl charm which I love and I feel like it matches the movie’s atmosphere pretty well despite being modern sounding, whereas Kiki’s world seems to be vaguely set in a version of the.... 50′s where dirigibles never went away? Never really thought about it actually. 

But yeah, these weird contract-based one-off recording artist concoctions are always kinda fun. They remind me of weird tracks from the Detective Conan opening themes where you just wonder about how and why they come about. Ultimately though, Disney probably made a good choice. The song occurs early enough in the film that it might do some work towards dissuading any reservations younger viewer-- or their parents-- might have after wading into such a then-exotic animated film such as this. It gently reassures one that despite appearances, this film CAN be a movie for English-speaking Americans. Plus I mean this lady’s voice actually rocks. I feel like it helped sell the movie to my older Jewel-listening sisters when we were kids and for that I’m grateful~

#3- Only Yesterday: “Omoide No Nagisa”- The Wild Ones  (and much much more)

Okay so Only Yesterday is stuffed to the brim with tons of pop music and other cultural ephemera, far too much for me to parse through now (maybe deserving of its own deep-dive post) but I’ll focus on one that shows up early in the movie.

(This isn’t full track, for some reason the only full version on youtube will not embed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRlKvOiXgjo

This track plays during one of the early memoir-esque narration-heavy flashback scenes. It’s before we are fully thrust into those more washed-out, impressionistic coming-of-age sequences, and are being lead gently into that world by way of recollection from the now adult protagonist. She is remembering the craze in 1966 around “group-sounds”, a genre in Japan that was clearly partly indebted to the British Invasion happening on the other side of the world. 

I like the song a lot because I can hear the Beatles, Kinks and Monkeys etc., but it has it’s own really unique flair on top of that influence. I hear smokey curry and coffee shops. Fuzzy bunny-eared television signals. I think of young fresh-faced Japanese Boomers experiencing a newly technicolor world of pop-culture. The echo on the mic pick-ups whirs in my mind pulling me back toward a “simpler time”. 

The appearance of this song early on is a tip-off to the unfurling of a particularly globally-minded and varied soundtrack in this film which continues to surprise throughout the runtime-- it is my second favorite Ghibli soundtrack after ‘Totoro’ by far and that usually has to do with the incredible Bulgarian choir music that appears, but stuff like this Wild Ones track is just great too. Whether the male-lead/love-interest is playing that Bulgarian “peasant music” via his Toyota’s cassette player or we are getting a history lesson in early J-pop/rock, it’s all particularly tasty. There’s even a couple appearances from music from Japanese children’s television.

A lot of the referencing is nigh impossible for this westerner to parse, but all of it--save for one track-- is pretty ace. That one let-down for me is yet another pop song in the form of the ending credit-sequence track, a Japanese cover of ‘The Rose’. I think Bette Midler is just not a tasty association for an American of my ilk and so even if the rendition is tasteful, and the ending scene is beautiful, it remains the only time I’m let down sonically in the movie. 

Before I move on, it’s worth mentioning that the movie itself may be named after an American film OR a song by the Carpenters. I can’t be sure, but I kinda wish they actually used this Carpenters track to close the film instead of ‘The Rose’ but maybe it was a licensing issue. Anyhow. Perfect movie. 

#4- Whisper of the Hear: “Take Me Home, Country Roads”- John Denver/Olivia Newton John/Various

Okay so the way this song factors into the movie is way different than anything else we’ve discussed so far. I’ll embed the Olivia Newton-John rendition that the film opens with as opposed to the Japanese version that plays in the ending, because uh, as cute as it is, the vocalist (who I think is just the main-character’s voice actress?) is pitchy as hell (maybe in a twee, intentional way?) 

But so yeah, this song is a big part of an initial and reoccurring plot-point in the film which has the young protag. translating the American song into Japanese with her school friends. It’s a slightly illegible plot-point if you watch the English dub, but it basically comes across. According to Wiki, the producer of the film’s daughter actually supplied her lyrics which Mr. Hayao himself supplemented, which is just too cute. In the film, her version is called ‘Concrete Roads’ which has some nice thematic resonance with a lot of the angst that shows up in ‘Pom Poko’ regarding the suburban developments which sprawled out from Tokyo and other major Japanese cities throughout the 20th cent., encroaching on that same beautiful countryside that John Denver was initially sending up.

In a climactic scene, the protag. nervously but triumphantly sings the song along with her magic-boy boyfriend and his grampa’s grampa-friends, and uh yeah it’s cute as heck. 

The film is based on a manga, and though I’m too lazy to research this much, I assume the manga was the first to introduce the concept of centering so much of the story around a relatively benign country-pop tune such as this. But I mean, the choral arrangement in the intro of Newton-John’s is kinda emotional as hell. Mountain-momma indeed. 

#5- My Neighbor Totoro: Ending Theme- I don’t know...

Alright we’ll end with a sampling from the best of the best. I’m not gonna force too much “research” for this ‘cause like, I don’t know man, I just don’t wanna do anything that would remotely threaten to extinguish the magic. And I refuse to ever listen to the abomination that is the Disney re-dub. But I understand they re-recorded these tracks for that. Which, like, why? I’m also assuming the songs were pretty faithful translations of original Japanese tracks, because they’re just too good to have just been created for the western release. Like Hisaishi has to be behind those kalimbas and synth-lines. The lady’s voice basically sounds like my mom to me(?) and the dusty patina on her vocal-track alone kinda makes me wanna weep. 

And I kinda hate when people just joylessly parrot internet meme terms, but this song is what I would be unable to not describe as a “bop”. I mean the drums alone rip. 

This song has a sister-track in the form of an introductory credit-sequence song which accompanies a ridiculously cute visualizer, and they’re both just perfect matches for the joyful, innocent and exuberant nature of the film itself. Elsewhere on the OST, this is basically the last time that I’m aware of Hisaishi using synthesizers and it’s just glorious. Get this man on drum-machines and synths again! So uh yeah, I mean it’s all just great. What else could I say? Best soundtrack of all time period. Full stop. The end. 

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Ok that’s that. Keep in mind, there’s like a small hanful of Ghibli I still haven’t seen so there could be some major instance I’m missing but uh, maybe I’ll update if one day I find out there’s a straight up Utada Hikaru song in ‘Princess Kaguya’. Oh and uh yeah there’s this one in ‘When Marnie Was There’ by one Priscilla Ahn . It’s like a b-side of the Kiki song but not as good as that makes it sound like it’d be. But it’s horse-girl-core as hell. So uh yeah.

see ya space cowboy~

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Natural Supplements and Nutrients for joints, daily dog joint and mobility ligaments and tendons in Horses, Natural supplements dog, Dogs and Humans. Our natural BioActive Marine Nutrients products use 100% pure green lipped mussel powder from the pristine waters of New Zealand. Call Ashley for more information about how this product may be able to help you and your pets.

When our Japanese Spitz was quite young she was suffering from luxating patellas & was limping a lot, we had to reduce her activity.

After a vet visit we were told her knees were at a level 5 and needed an operation. I didn’t want to go down that path unless I had to.

I was recommended Natural Mobility Wonder Joint, so I thought I’d give it a go.

Within weeks there was no sign of any limping & she seemed back to her old self. With a visit back to the vet a few months later, he was astounded at her improvement. She is now 9 years old and has a happy and very active life. She has her Wonder Joint powder every morning and loves it. Her joints have gone from a level 5 to level 2 & the vet is still impressed with how good her legs are as she is getting older.

I recommend Natural Mobility Wonder Joint to everyone I meet whose fur babies have joint/arthritis problems.

Without taking the Wonder Joint powder her life would have been very different and I thank you for that. We were recommended to try Natural Mobility Wonder Joint Green Lip Mussel which we did. We introduced it into her diet and began to see results after about six weeks. Mia was moving easier, and the stiffness in her back legs began easing. We have continued to use Green Lip Mussel ever since and it is now a regular part of her diet.

In 2022 we rescued a Cattle Dog cross named Bundy from an Animal Shelter where he had been for almost a year after being surrendered when his owner died.

Bundy was 11years old, very overweight with limited mobility and suffering badly with arthritis. The animal shelter told us that no one would take Bundy due to his age and condition and that he would spend the rest of his days at the shelter. We took Bundy to give him his forever home. We introduced Natural Mobility Wonder Joint Green Lip Mussel into his strict diet and, after a couple of months he has lost weight and, together with daily walks and swimming, he has a new lease on life, running (at least by his standard) and chasing balls with the other dogs at the dog park.

Natural Mobility Wonder Joint Green Lip Mussel may not cure Mia and Bundys arthritis, but it most certainly helps with their quality of life and, it is so much more economical and effective than those other expensive Vet treatments I had tried previously.

I cannot recommend Natural Mobility Wonder Joint Green Lip Mussel highly enough; it has and continues to work for Mia and Bundy.

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ESSENCE THERAPY FOR ALL: TREATING OUR ANIMAL CLIENTS

You may have noticed that the Pacific Northwest Essences website now includes a new sub-category of Herbal and Essence Consultations: Consultations for Animals. Just as flower, gem, and environmental essences can be life-changing for us humans, they also have enormous potential to help our beloved animal companions. I recently expanded my practice to include work with a variety of animal species, inspired in part by the great success I’ve had in using essences and other homeopathic remedies to treat my own horse, Ellie.

Ellie is a 17-year-old paint who came to our family after a career in dude ranching in Wyoming. As soon as she arrived, I noticed that her knees had large bony deposits and appeared unusually thick and stiff, which are typical signs of arthritis. Evaluations by a vet and an equine physical therapist showed that she indeed had some arthritis, but the pain and inflammation seemed moderate.

Ellie had a host of other concerns as well, though. Some were physical, such as occasional lameness when trotting, a sour body odor that suggested some digestive issues, and signs of weakness, including sweating on her back after only minor exertion. Her hooves seemed excessively bony and hard, her coat was matte and coarse, and she looked older than her age, with several bare patches of skin that looked like old scars. Other issues were more mental/emotional in nature: Though she appeared curious and intelligent, Ellie showed only slight interest in connecting with us, her new caretakers. She was extremely anxious in her new surroundings, and almost immediately became herd-bound; her anxiety was clear whenever we took her to the barn to be brushed, saddled, and ridden, and she would shake her head intensely when pulled at the bit. Horse trainers and health specialists offered dismissive and depressing assessments of her health and of the potential she had to learn “at her advanced age.”

I approached working with Ellie from several angles, including homeopathy, flower essences, herbal and nutritional supplements, and lots of affection. To begin, I created a custom flower essence blend that included white birch for pain; teasel, comfrey, and woolly mullein for joint and cartilage concerns; dandelion and horehound for inflammation; and plantain and teasel for their antibacterial and anti-parasitic effects. I also gave Ellie a homeopathic daily dose of Apis (bee venom), a once-a-month treatment of the constitutional remedy Calcarea fluorica in high-potency pellets, and a daily dose of Calcarea fluorica added to her flower essence blend.

I began using this blend with Ellie in two different formats: as a tincture, and an aura mist. To give the tincture, I would dispense about a dropperful onto a brown sugar cube and feed it to her once a day. With the mist, I would spray the formula above her and rub generous amounts into her fur and onto her joints. If I noticed she was relapsing into nervousness, I would repeat the misting again.

After just one week, Ellie had already become much calmer, more centered, and better at dealing with the bit and with her new surroundings. She was paying more attention to my actions, was not as panicky anymore, and was limping much less frequently.  After about four weeks of the essence treatments, I decided to add daily potencies of three additional homeopathics to her blends: sulphur, to aid with her body odor; hekla lava, which helps with bony growths and other bone issues; and guaiacum, for signs of premature aging, arthritis, and rheumatism.

After six weeks of treatment, Ellie had made enormous progress. She smelled of fresh hay—no more sour body odor—and her coat was shiny and thick, with all her old scars filled in with new fur. Her head shaking and other nervous tics had disappeared, and her anxiety had dramatically improved. Today, Ellie’s eyes sparkle with curiosity and interest, and she looks years younger, moving with grace, lightness, and nimbleness. Her knees look smaller, indicating that some of the swelling has gone down and/or that the bony growths have been reduced, and she doesn’t limp anymore when trotting without a rider. She is full of energy and confidence, and even seems to be recalling some old knowledge that the professional horse trainers insisted she didn’t have, such as moving from light touch and groundwork on a line. I’m thrilled with her progress, and plan to continue with the same blend 4 to 5 times per week for the time being.

I’ve enjoyed working with Ellie and my other animal clients enormously, and am so pleased to now be officially offering animal consultations among our custom essence offerings. We currently offer three different types of consultation offerings on our website: For a comprehensive 50-minute consultation that includes a customized essence blend as well as advice on other homeopathic and herbal remedies to complement the essence treatment, select the Comprehensive Consultation for Animals: Essence, Herbal, and Homeopathic. Because essences can work in subtle ways, we find that having regular follow-up sessions with your healer is the best way to evaluate your pet’s progress and evaluate the best way forward for them. Choose the Comprehensive Consultation for Animals: Series of Three offering for a full series of three consultations, including three custom essence blends and ongoing advice on what other herbal and homeopathic treatments may work well with them. Finally, choose the Consultation for One Custom Essence Blend for Animals if you’re looking for a shorter (30-minute) one-time consultation that includes a custom blend for your animal companion.  

Please note that for chronic or more significant health problems, and for older animals, I strongly recommend committing to a series of sessions with follow-ups once every two to three months. Neglecting follow-ups is one of the biggest mistakes people make with essence or homeopathic healing. Animals and humans alike are dynamic beings, so we react on an emotional and physical level to changes in our environment, the weather, the seasons, and our relationships. Because of this, it’s essential to closely observe how an animal’s healing may progress—or be set back—over time, and make adjustments accordingly. In Ellie’s case, for example, I’ve noticed that a few of her symptoms tend to regress after about 2 1/2 weeks, so I’ve begun repeating her higher quantity of Calcarea fluorica every two weeks, rather than once per month.

-Ava

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[ghoarnold]

#1 Food Supplement for Horses 2021 | Best Effective Products | Haarlem Oil for Horses

In recent years, a growing number of horse owners have also been feeding various compounds and herbal supplements for horses to enhance certain aspects of health and performance.

In considering an effective food supplement for horses, it’s important to look at the specific nutrients that will provide the greatest benefits, supporting the leg structures, increasing flexibility and promoting strong and healthy tissue.

Best Haarlem Oil for horses is known for one of the best effective products and best food supplements for horses provided the exceptional bioavailability of sulfur contained in Haarlem Oil that French laboratories have engaged. One of the most important parts of the horses is the hoof quality, having a poor hoof quality beyond poor hoof care can be an indication of poor protein, vitamins, or mineral status. Haarlem Oil for horses has that nutrients (Sulphur) known to be important to respiratory wellness, it’s absolutely crucial to the animal’s health that its diet should include all of the essential nutrients, minerals and vitamins for the horses that are necessary to promote optimum hoof health.

Picking the right supplement and medicine for horses, it is widely important to choose the right horses medicine for the benefits within. Every horse owner wants a healthy, happy horse. A horse’s value is tied to health and wellness. Food supplement for horses with the help of Haarlem Oil to sustained energy levels — horses with fatigue or low stamina probably have health or nutrition issues. Healthy immune systems — horses with fully functional immune systems can fight off sickness, parasites, and a host of other problems.

Healthy digestive system — horses with a proper natural diet should be able to digest their food and make use of the nutrients in food. Healthy skin and coat — horses with dry skin, bald patches, itchiness, and other external problems are often suffering from some kind of imbalance. Healthy joints and full range of motion — horses must maintain healthy soft tissue, muscle, tendon, and ligament function in order to be fully active. Strong, tough hooves — Unhealthy hooves can cause a variety of other issues for a horse. Strong hooves are essential for full mobility and physical activity. That is why Haarlem Oil for horses is considered one of the best effective supplements for horses nowadays providing the essential needs of the horse.

Food supplement for horses is important and needed for show horses, racing horses, lactating mares, foals, older horses, and sick horses. Choosing the right supplements for any horse can help provide the nutrition necessary for all the crucial stages of development and life. The Haarlem Oil a food supplement for horses made from the Highest Quality Ingredients.

High quality supplements should possess an abundance and variety of nutrients that are not present in a horse’s everyday diet. A best of Haarlem Oil for horses a supplement that is used only from high quality ingredients derived from natural sources (Sulphur). Natural, quality food supplements and medicine are what your horse needs to thrive and maintain optimal health.

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As usual with any sport there is a chance of injuring one

As usual with any sport there is a chance of injuring one self and hence equipment such as the riding helmet is a must! Since being comfortable is the most important thing when someone is on top of the horse, it is important to buy shirts, pants and riding boots that fit well and are specially made for the horse rider. There is ponny bucas täcken which is often used for horse protection just like how there are helmets and alike for the protection of the rider.Horse riding is one such sport that lets you learn the sport whenever one wants. On of them concerns with just the horse rider.Another way of making sure the horse is healthy and fit is trhough various vitamin and other supplements. Hence a Water Cooled Condenser quality blanket such as the ponny bucas täcken would make sure the horse stays protected against the weather as well as flies and alike. Many people see horse riding as a fun activity and something that gives them pleasure. Nowadays with the racing festivals and big derbies getting a lot of coverage and attendance, the popularity of horsr riding is on the up in many euripean countries such as Sweden. But, one cannot learn to ride the horse without knowing what equipment is to be used and what is wrong and what is not.Horse riding is afun activity and great way to take your mind off something that is bothering you. Since the legs of the horse are possibly the most key part of the body, one has to make sure that they are protected correctly and shin pads are one of the many ways of doing it.There are two types of equipment that one reqires when they have to ride a horse.Just like how the horse rider is to be protected there is equipment such as bucas täcken which helps the horse immesely! Blankets work in different ways for the horse. Many a times, the horse has to stay in weather that is tough and conditions that are even tougher. Nor is it a hobby that is gender specific either, men as well as women can take up horse riding for pleasure and professional puposes. There Air Cooler are many available in the market today and sellers such as Hästbiten have everything relating to horse riding equipment! Since horse faces many issues relating to joint pain as it gets older it is better to give a supplement of such powders that help the horse have a good health! . There are no age restrictions as a child as well as an adult can take up horse riding. But, there are many people who are also aspiring to be professional jockeys and win big derbies and horse races. Another things that horse needs are shinpads

[natural-mobility1]

Natural Supplements and Nutrients for joints, ligaments and tendons in Horses, Dogs and Humans. Our natural BioActive Marine Nutrients products use 100% pure green lipped mussel powder from the pristine waters of New Zealand. Call Ashley for more information about how this product may be able to help you and your pets.

When our Japanese Spitz was quite young she was suffering from luxating patellas & was limping a lot, we had to reduce her activity.

After a vet visit we were told her knees were at a level 5 and needed an operation. I didn’t want to go down that path unless I had to.

I was recommended Natural Mobility Wonder Joint, so I thought I’d give it a go.

Within weeks there was no sign of any limping & she seemed back to her old self. With a visit back to the vet a few months later, he was astounded at her improvement. She is now 9 years old and has a happy and very active life. She has her Wonder Joint powder every morning and loves it. Her joints have gone from a level 5 to level 2 & the vet is still impressed with how good her legs are as she is getting older.

I recommend Natural Mobility Wonder Joint to everyone I meet whose fur babies have joint/arthritis problems.

Without taking the Wonder Joint powder her life would have been very different and I thank you for that. We were recommended to try Natural Mobility Wonder Joint Green Lip Mussel which we did. We introduced it into her diet and began to see results after about six weeks. Mia was moving easier, and the stiffness in her back legs began easing. We have continued to use Green Lip Mussel ever since and it is now a regular part of her diet.

In 2022 we rescued a Cattle Dog cross named Bundy from an Animal Shelter where he had been for almost a year after being surrendered when his owner died.

Bundy was 11years old, very overweight with limited mobility and suffering badly with arthritis. The animal shelter told us that no one would take Bundy due to his age and condition and that he would spend the rest of his days at the shelter. We took Bundy to give him his forever home. We introduced Natural Mobility Wonder Joint Green Lip Mussel into his strict diet and, after a couple of months he has lost weight and, together with daily walks and swimming, he has a new lease on life, running (at least by his standard) and chasing balls with the other dogs at the dog park.

Natural Mobility Wonder Joint Green Lip Mussel may not cure Mia and Bundys arthritis, but it most certainly helps with their quality of life and, it is so much more economical and effective than those other expensive Vet treatments I had tried previously.

I cannot recommend Natural Mobility Wonder Joint Green Lip Mussel highly enough; it has and continues to work for Mia and Bundy.

[greenkeepery]

Charley Horses: What They Are, How They Happen, and How to Treat Them Effectively

Have you heard anyone scream out “charley horse!” It’s one of those old American expressions that has outlived its folklore. But while the origin of this term may be faint, the experience is not. In fact, it can be unbearably painful.

While a charley horse can occur without explanation, there is much we know about this problem, such as what it is, where it occurs, its risk factors, and how to ease the pain.

What is a Charley Horse?

A charley horse refers to an uncomfortable muscle spasm or muscle cramp that causes ferociously painful contractions in the muscles. We’ve all seen how quickly they can drop an elite athlete, but they’re also common among those without the proclivity for sports. From athletes to the elderly, charley horses can affect those with underlying conditions and those without.

Maybe you’ve had one yourself?

When a charley horse occurs, you will most likely feel a strong, painful involuntary contraction of skeletal muscles in the body. When severe, these muscle cramps can continue for hours, potentially days, following recovery from the initial cramp.

It goes without saying that this pain can negatively impact sleep, mood, and quality of life.

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What Causes a Charley Horse?

Cramping is one of those conditions we don’t yet fully understand.

There is evidence to support the mainstream explanation of dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. For example, one study found that adding saline, or saltwater, to the drinking water of mill workers significantly reduced muscle cramping. In effect, it worked as an effective muscle spasm treatment.

It’s also possible that our nerves might misfire. Muscles contract to move our body. As they shorten, they pull the bones they are attached closer together. That’s why when you flex your bicep, the muscle appears bigger, and your hand moves toward your shoulder. Each muscle has a particular nerve that supplies it; like a telephone wire, the nerves enable the brain to communicate with the muscle and tell it what to do.

Charley horses tend to occur when muscles are in a shortened, contracted position, like a flexed bicep. Because the muscle is ‘bunched up,’ so to speak, it is less tense. This changes the way the muscle and the nervous system communicate with each other. It may cause the nerves to “talk too much,” telling the nerves to contract too hard.

Some experts believe this could be an important part of what causes a charley horse.

Dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, and misfiring nerves are the most common explanations. But there are also known risk factors for muscle cramps.

Risk Factors for Muscle Cramps

There are several groups of people who face a higher risk of muscle spasm: older adults, athletes, pregnant women, and people with thyroid and nerve disorders.

Why older adults get muscle cramps

Research indicates that 1 in 3 people over the age of 60 have experienced muscle cramping within the past 2 months of their lives. In those over 80, every 2nd person was well acquainted with muscle spasms. These can cause distress, disrupt restful sleep, and reduce quality of life.

According to neurologist Dr. Robert Miller, older people are at greater risk for cramps.

“As we age, there are changes in both nerves and muscles. Muscles get weaker and smaller. And nerves undergo some decay, with the tissue becoming thin. And when that happens, the connections that the nerves make to the muscle become less secure,” says Miller.

Why are athletes prone to muscle cramps?

Whether recreational or competitive, many athletes know the experience of a charley horse all too well. You may have seen your favorite tennis or NFL players hitting the ground, frantically trying to stretch out a painful cramp. For some, this problem is career-ending.

Athletes are most likely to experience charley horses at the beginning of the season when their body isn’t yet fully conditioned yet. Additionally, they are more prone because they are more likely to experience dehydration and electrolyte loss.

For this reason, adequate warming up, healthy nutrition, and adequate hydration is key to staying in the game.

Why are pregnant women prone to muscle cramps?

Plenty of women will assert that pregnancy can place a great deal of pressure on the human body. This includes cramps, which are known to occur particularly at night.

One study investigated calf cramping during pregnancy. The researchers found that in the first trimester, muscle spasms affected just over 1 in 10 women. In the second trimester, that figure rose to 28.2%. And in the third trimester, just over half of the pregnant women studied complained of this problem. The study concluded that hypertension could be the most significant risk factor.

According to Amanda Selk, an OB/GYN in Toronto, it is not clear why muscle cramps, particularly in the back on the calves, occur in pregnant women. Theories include pronounced fatigue, poor circulation, pressure on the uterus, and calcium or magnesium deficiencies, and dehydration.

In general, they are thought to be harmless. But if they occur frequently and/or are severely painful, the patient should consult his or her primary care physician or OB/GYN

Thyroid disorders and muscle cramps

Hypothyroidism, a sluggish thyroid, and hyperthyroidism, an overactive thyroid, both commonly contribute to muscle weakness, pain, and cramping. Hypothyroidism, however, is more likely to trigger charley horses due to the overproduction of thyroid hormones that affect the muscles.

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Nerve conditions and muscle cramps

When a nerve gets damaged, it loses its ability to correctly tell a muscle what to do. This can result in twitching and painful muscle cramps. Sometimes this is related to a single nerve in one limb, like a leg. At other times, it is due to a body condition, like Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

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Where in the Body are You Most Likely to Experience Muscle Cramps?

While a charley horse can happen to any muscle, there are more common areas. These include:

Calves. Calf cramps are the most common part of the body to experience muscle spasm

Thighs, including hamstring cramps and leg spasms

Feet. A charley horse in the toes can be very uncomfortable!

Hands

Arms

Abdomen

Along the ribcage

How to Prevent or Reduce a Charley Horse?

While it is not clear exactly what causes a charley horse, there are lifestyle changes that you can take to alleviate the pain and stiffness.

To relieve your muscle cramps or to take preventative steps, try:

Lightly stretching the area

Participating in regular physical exercise

Gently massaging the affected muscle

Ensuring that you are adequately hydrated

Applying heat to tight muscles and ice to quell pain

Taking calcium and magnesium supplements to support healthy muscles and joints

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If you have a history of muscle spasms at night that negatively impacts on your sleep, you may also wish to take a supplement that supports a healthy sleep cycle.

Key Takeaways

Muscle cramps, aka “charley horses,” are quite common, yet the exact cause is not fully understood. But by understanding what they are and the steps you can take to treat them, you are in the best position to deal with the painful symptoms.

To limit or avoid muscle spasms, it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle that includes getting adequate nutrition, hydration, sleep, and exercise. And if pain strikes, try a little stretching and light massage to get the relief you need.

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Top Best Horse Feed Calming Paste Review 2020 | Pet Food

Horse Feed get spooked easily. It’s one of those weird things that equestrians love and hate about them. Horses can sometimes serve as a makeshift alarm system. Because of their loyalty and superior senses, they can keep up safe by sensing danger we cannot perceive. Sometimes, a horse’s nerves could be a bad thing. Horses are primarily performance animals. They all perform whether professionally or domestically. An overly sensitive horse could underperform and potentially cost owners profit. To prevent this outcome, equestrians and equine experts came up with calming pastes. As responsible horse owners, we must invest in only the best calming paste for horses with overly sensitive nerves. In this section, we are going to be looking at some of the most popular calming pastes on the market at the moment. We are going to be briefly exploring their features and advantages. We hope that this section will help you make your decision easier.

Tribute Equine Nutrition Kalm 'N EZ GC Plus Low-NSC, Best Horse Feed

Tribute Equine

Description

Your 4-legged buddy will whinny his approval of Tribute Kalm ‘N EZ GC Plus Glucosamine & Chondroitin Horse Feed! Developed especially for mature horses, this pellet feed is low in non-structural carbohydrates (NSC), and provides older horses with glucosamine, chondroitin and organic sulfur (MGM) for joint support, enhanced range of motion and respiratory health. NSC feed is especially beneficial for hyperactive horses or those with insulin resistance, laminitis, PPID, or tying-up issues. Designed to provide higher fat content, essential amino acids, omega fatty acids, along with digestible fiber to help keep him healthy as a horse.

Key Benefits

A pellet-style feed designed for all classes of mature horsesAn NSC formula that may help hyperactive horses or horses with insulin resistance, PPID, laminitis or tying-up issues.Formulated with glucosamine, chondroitin, and organic sulfur (MSM) to support joint health, range of motion and respiratory health.It contains essential fatty acids, omega-3 and omega-6, for healthy skin and coat.Formulated with an optimal balance of essential amino acids to support muscle maintenance and recovery.

Buckeye Nutrition Safe N' Easy Pelleted Molasses-Free Best Horse Feed

Safe N' Easy

Description

Provide your hoofed friend with the nourishment he needs with Buckeye Nutrition Safe N' Easy Pelleted Horse Food. This controlled-starch-and-sugar formula helps promote stable blood sugar concentrations and is high in fiber to support a healthy hindgut. It eliminates the need for high-starch grains by utilizing digestible energy sources from fiber and fat. This diet also contains optimum concentrations of amino acids, vitamins and minerals. With no corn or molasses, Buckeye Nutrition Safe N' Easy Pelleted Food supports horses and ponies with carbohydrate sensitivities and those requiring a low-calorie diet.

Key Benefits

Pelleted horse food that provides your hoofed friend with the nourishment he needs.Controlled-starch-and-sugar formula that helps promote stable blood sugar concentrations.Eliminates the need for high-starch grains by utilizing digestible energy sources from fiber and fat.It contains optimum concentrations of amino acids, vitamins and minerals.Supports horses and ponies with carbohydrate sensitivities and those requiring a low-calorie diet.

Buckeye Nutrition Ultimate Finish 40 Pelleted Best Horse Feed

Ultimate Finish 40

Description

Enhance your equine’s diet with the Buckeye Nutrition Ultimate Finish 40 Pelleted Fat Horse Supplement. A 40% fat supplement used to increase calorie intake, it’s ideal for performance horses who need to maintain or gain weight. It’s derived from vegetable sources to be highly palatable and digestible, and it mixes great with top dressing or grain mixes. Plus, the omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids will help to enhance skin and hair condition. And it all comes from the USA-based family-owned plant, who practices a “field to bucket” philosophy with 100% traceable ingredients.

Key Benefits

The fortified soft pellet is a unique, highly digestible blend of fat and all-natural proteins. Mixes great with pelleted feeds or grain mixes.Palatable and dense fat source allows for smaller meal size. Pellet form is ideal for top dressing or grain mixes as an oil supplement alternative.Omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids reduce inflammation and also support immune function.Low starch and sugar is safe for horses with metabolic issues to support an ideal weight.Decreases thermal stress during exercise to help maintain a safe and comfortable body temperature.

Buckeye Nutrition Ultimate Finish 100 Granulated Best Horse Feed

Ultimate Finish 100

Description

Enhance your equine’s diet with the Buckeye Nutrition Ultimate Finish 100 Granulated Fat Horse Supplement. A unique 100% dry fat supplement used to increase calorie intake, it’s ideal for active horses who need to maintain or gain weight. It’s derived from vegetable sources to be highly palatable and digestible, and it mixes great with pelleted feeds or grain mixes. And it all comes from the USA-based family-owned plant, who practices a “field to bucket” philosophy with 100% traceable ingredients.

Key Benefits

Prilled form is highly digestible with a long shelf life. Highly palatable formula and has a low inclusion rate providing highly digestible fats in a smaller meal size. Mixes great with pelleted feeds or grain mixes.Optimal calorie delivery for added stamina and performance, decreasing thermal stress. Increases weight gain and supports a healthy and brilliant hair coat.Added source of Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids for reduced inflammation, muscle support and brilliant hair coat.Low starch and sugar is safe for horses with metabolic issues. A controlled release of highly digestible fats which can safely be fed to horses with metabolic issues.Decreases thermal stress during exercise to help maintain a safe and comfortable body temperature.

Standlee Certified Alfalfa Grab & Go Compressed Best Horse Feed

Standlee

Description

Nourish your stallion with superior-quality nutrition by feeding him Standlee Certified Alfalfa Grab and Go Compressed Bale Horse Feed. The naturally sun-cured alfalfa is moderately high in protein and calories while being low in sugar with digestible fiber to support the health of your equine friend. This feed is formulated by allowing Standlee’s Premium Western Forage to grow to a length that mimics natural grazing for your pal—the plants are then cut and air-dried under the sun. The forage is bailed at the optimal time to ensure the freshest and best quality feed for your friend and fractures in the forage create a palatable residue for your sidekick that resembles dust. Bands on the hay should be cut 8-10 hours prior to feeding to allow the bale to expand and form natural flakes.

Key Benefits

Sun-cured alfalfa is moderately high in protein, high in calories and digestible fiber and low in sugar and carbohydrates.Suitable for growing horses, horses sensitive to carbohydrates, horses with gastric ulcers and mares late in pregnancy.Natural forage is grown to a specific length that is intended to mimic grazing.Noxious weed-free, certified by the State of Idaho Department of Agriculture.All Standlee products are proudly made in the USA. When the compressed bale of hay is manufactured, fractures in the forage are created, which can sometimes resemble dust. These fractures are actually very palatable for horses and are often considered the “candy” of the bale.

Tribute Equine Nutrition Essential K GC Plus Low-NSC, Best Horse Feed

Tribute Equine

Description

Horses kick up their heels for Tribute Essential K GC + Ration Balancer Horse Supplement! This nutrient-dense pellet supplement is a low-calorie method of making sure your stable mates get their essentials during every meal. Simply add to the normal rations of idle, breeding, growing and performance horses. Formulated with glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate and organic sulfur (MSM), this supplement is beneficial for joint support and range of motion. These hearty horse pellets are low in non-structural carbohydrates (NSC) and fortified with biotin for strong, healthy hooves.

Key Benefits

A nutrient-dense concentrated supplement is a low-calorie pellet method of supplying vital nutrients to every meal.Helps ensure a well-balanced diet for idle, breeding, growing and performance horses.A feed that’s low in non-structural carbohydrates (NSC) may be beneficial for hyperactive or horses with insulin resistance, laminitis, obesity or tying-up issues.Fortified with biotin for strong, healthy hooves.Designed to provide optimal levels of antioxidants, vitamin E, vitamin C and selenium.

Sweet Country Feeds 12% Protein All-Stock Best Horse Feed

All-Stock Feed

Description

Set the table for the whole herd! Provide a nourishing and delicious feed for a wide variety of animals with the Sweet Country Feeds Formulated Horse Feed! This textured feed is formulated for equine maintenance, weaned cattle on pasture, and –because there’s no added copper—safe for sheep and goats!

Key Benefits

Nourishing feed that’s convenient for diverse herd owners.Great taste that’s highly palatable for multiple species of livestock.No added copper means this feed is safe for sheep and goats.Formulated with a textured blend.Complete nutrition for equine maintenance weaned cattle on pasture, sheep and goats.

Bluebonnet Feeds Intensify Senior Therapy Low Sugar Best Horse Feed

Intensify Senior Therapy

Description

Bluebonnet Feeds Intensify Senior Therapy Horse Food is a dust-free, grain-free feed specially designed for your senior hoofed buddy or for horses with sensitive digestive systems. Formulated by equine nutrition experts, it contains high-quality protein sources and elevated fat levels. It’s suitable for growth, performance, breeding and maintenance horses of all ages. Use it as a complete feed or in addition to hay or pasture. This versatile recipe is also ideal for horses with dust allergies and those with poor teeth.

Key Benefits

Dust-free feed may be used as a total diet replacement.Low in NSC, non-structural carbohydrates, with only 6% sugar and 6% starch.Grain-free food is ideal for senior horses, horses with dust allergies and horses with poor teeth.Includes nutrition from organic trace minerals, vitamins, kelp seaweed, yucca and biotin.Specially-formulated recipe contains natural digestive enzymes, prebiotics and probiotics to support your horse’s healthy gut function.

Precautions

Do not feed to sheep or other copper sensitive species

Stabul 1 Equine Diets Fenugreek Low Sugar, Best Horse Feed

Stabul 1

Description

Stabul 1 Fenugreek Horse Food is specially designed for your horse pal who’s prone to being overweight or who has had health conditions like equine polysaccharide storage myopathy, insulin resistance, equine metabolic syndrome, Cushing’s disease, laminitis or colic. It’s a high-fiber, low-carbohydrate, low-starch locked formula designed for all breeds of horses. Your hoofed buddy will love the fenugreek taste, and you’ll feel good knowing the recipe is made without fillers like corn, oats, molasses or added iron and has less than 10% starch and sugar!

Key Benefits

Contains less than 10% dietary starch and ethanol soluble sugars.Locked formula is high in fiber to support your horse’s digestive health.Made without corn, oats, molasses or added iron.Made in the USA.Specially designed for horses, ponies and mules who have chronic health issues including Cushing’s disease, founder or colic.

Tribute Equine Nutrition Senior Sports High Fiber, Best Horse Feed

Tribute Equine

Description

If your “mane” man needs some extra TLC, Tribute Equine Nutrition Senior Sport Horse Feed fits the bill with a high fat content and highly digestible fiber to support calmer performances without a loss of energy or body condition. This feed contains higher levels of vitamin E to support the immune and muscular systems, and an optimal balance of essential amino acids, organic minerals, fatty acids and antioxidants to support your horse’s dietary requirements and encourage peak performance. It’s excellent for hard-keepers and horses requiring less NSC in their diets, like those who are hyperactive or have conditions such as ulcers. Organic minerals replenish body tissue stores depleted during daily activities and exercise with your trusty steed!

Key Benefits

The complete feed may be used for total forage replacement.Appropriate for hooved friends ages 2 and older.Essential fatty acids, omega 3 and 6, for healthy skin, hair and tissue function.It contains a microencapsulated active dry yeast that acts as a pre and probiotic to increase total diet digestibility and improve your companion’s overall gut health.Optimal balance of essential amino acids for your hoofed buddy’s muscle maintenance and recovery. Read the full article

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Keeping an Older Dog Vibrant

As with people, probably the most important measure for keeping dogs healthy and promoting a long, active and happy life is to keep them trim.

By Jane E. Brody

Sept. 30, 2019

As Max the First neared his 17th birthday, we knew his days were numbered. He approached the wrong side of the door to go out and often started to pee in the vestibule, a common sign of cognitive impairment. Long walks — and sometimes any walks — were now out of the question.

But not until I was home all day and heard him whimper almost constantly did I realize we were not doing this much-adored pet any favors by prolonging his life. As a 40-pound springer spaniel mix wintering in New York and summering in Minnesota, he’d led a very full and active life. He hiked in the woods year-round, frolicked in every snowfall in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park and even swam a river with me summer mornings in Minnesota until he was 15.

Although he had no discernible fatal disease, we knew that as Max the First (hereafter, Max-I) passed the equivalent of 110 in people years, it was time to say a tearful goodbye. Much to our surprise, he seemed grateful. We had planned to wheel him to the vet in a little red wagon but Max-I, who until then refused to set foot on any block near the vet’s office, now walked there without hesitation under his own steam. I admit that 18 years later I still weep recalling how omniscient he seemed on his last day.

Now, though, I’m the happy parent of Max-II, a 6-year-old Havanese who still runs and swims like a puppy as he approaches what some veterinarians consider middle age for a 17-pound dog. And I hope I’m even smarter now about what it takes to keep him vibrant for as long as his biology will allow.

While Max-I thrived on store-brand dog food, Max-II gets a premium kibble (after a pet-smart woman told me that the much cheaper store brand was like feeding him McDonald’s!) and he gets to run off-leash every morning, rain or shine. In summer we hike in the woods in upstate New York and he swims after sticks I throw into a stream.

I’ve been diligent about routine vet visits and all the shots now recommended to prevent debilitating ailments. But having just read a very comprehensive book as background for preparing this column, “Good Old Dog” by the faculty of the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, I realize that I’ve thus far made one important slip: I have never brushed Max-II’s teeth. Dr. Jean Joo, who trained at Tufts in veterinary dentistry, noted that although dogs usually don’t get cavities, they are prone to gum disease that can lead to tooth loss and allow noxious bacteria to enter the bloodstream.

Max-II now has a vet-approved toothbrush and enzymatic paste I try to use nightly, supplemented by the chew treats I’ve long given him that purport to promote dental hygiene.

But as with people, probably the most important measure for keeping dogs healthy and promoting a long, active and happy life — both for the dogs and their owners — is to keep them trim. A fat dog is not a happy dog, even if it means denying precious pets treats that they beg for. Max-II gets to lick my empty dinner plate, but leftover food goes into the fridge or the trash. He also gets weighed at every vet visit so I know whether the half-cup of kibble he gets twice a day is too much or too little to keep him lean and healthy.

Like people, as dogs get older they often develop one or more chronic diseases. But unlike in people, coronary artery disease, or atherosclerosis, is much less likely to be one of them, though dogs can develop congestive heart failure, especially if they have a malformed heart valve. (Rather than heart disease, cancer is the leading cause of death in dogs, and unfortunately its symptoms are often missed until it is too late for a cure.)

In addition to dental disease, dogs are susceptible to diabetes, making some dependent on twice-daily insulin injections that their owners must administer. And with the enormous increase in canine obesity, mirroring the rise in obese people, dogs are now developing Type 2 diabetes at alarming rates. Be alert to signs of diabetes in your dog: increased thirst and a more frequent need to pee, as well as weight loss despite a hearty appetite.

Another treatable cause of increased thirst and urination in older dogs, especially large female dogs, is Cushing’s syndrome, an adrenal gland disorder. But rather than feeling the urge to urinate, the dog is likely to pass urine without realizing it and may even soil her bed, the Tufts vets reported. Older male dogs, primarily those that are not neutered, may develop an enlarged prostate that makes bowel movements (not urination) more difficult.

Osteoarthritis, the wear-and-tear kind that makes people and dogs creaky, is another common affliction as dogs age. It often develops as a result of a malformed joint the dog was born with, prompting some owners to opt for corrective surgery. Operating on a young dog with a congenital malformation may delay the development of arthritis though not necessarily prevent it indefinitely. There are also well-tested veterinary medications to reduce inflammation and pain in dogs with arthritis. Signs to watch for, especially in older dogs, include a tendency to favor a limb, difficulty standing or sitting and stiffness when walking.

Chronic Lyme disease has become an all-too-common cause of debilitating arthritis in dogs as well as people. Max-I acquired it before vets were savvy to the infection and before there was a veterinary vaccine to prevent it or monthly pesticide treatments to repel Lyme-carrying ticks. But we minimized his arthritic symptoms with regular activity and a daily supplement of Cosequin, a combination of glucosamine and chondroitin originally developed for horses. Thus far, although we summer in tick country, Max-II has remained free of Lyme with the aid of a yearly vaccine and monthly tick preventive.

Kidney disease, another common affliction of older dogs prompting them to produce copious amounts of dilute urine, is most often detected during an annual checkup. The Tufts experts advise minimizing the dog’s stress, providing constant access to water and feeding a diet reduced in protein and phosphorus as soon as the kidney problem is noted.

In caring for older dogs, experts urge owners not to assume that changes in behavior result from age and nothing can be done to help them. Veterinary science has taken many leads from human medicine that can enable aging dogs to live fuller, happier lives.