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11/12/2026

Ingredient Spotlight: Prebiotics & Probiotics - A Healthy Gut Starts from Within!

Your horse's digestive system is home to billions of microorganisms that play an essential role in breaking down fiber, utilizing nutrients, and supporting overall wellness.

But did you know prebiotics and probiotics work differently?

🌱 Prebiotics provide nourishment for beneficial gut microorganisms, helping support a healthy digestive environment.

🦠 Probiotics introduce beneficial live microorganisms that help support normal digestive function and microbial balance.

💛 That's where Equi-Shine Daily Start comes in! Combining prebiotics and probiotics, Daily Start provides daily digestive support, especially valuable as horses transition to winter forage and changing feeding routines.

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Remember, healthy digestion starts with quality forage, balanced nutrition, and consistent care!

11/11/2026

🇺🇸Honoring Our Veterans - Today and Every Day🇺🇸

This Veterans Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served our country with courage, dedication, and sacrifice.

Your commitment to protecting our freedoms, your strength in the face of adversity, and your willingness to serve something greater than yourselves will never be forgotten.

❤️🤍💙 From all of us at Equi-Shine and Doctors Choice Supplements, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our veterans, active-duty service members, and military families.

To those who have served, those who continue to serve, and the families who stand beside them, thank you.

🇺🇸 Happy Veterans Day!

11/11/2026

TODAY'S THE DAY! WE HOPE TO SEE YOU TONIGHT!

We're excited to welcome our local equine community to From Forage to the Finish Line this evening!

Join the Equi-Shine team, farrier Dustin Johanning, and Dr. Stephanie Miesen, DVM, for a fun, hands-on evening focused on nutrition, hoof health, and maintaining performance horse health!

📅 TONIGHT - Wednesday, November 11
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Arrow J Ranch & Farrier Service
2105 Caine Rd, Fitchburg, WI

🌾 Practical nutrition education
🔨 Hoof care insights & demonstrations
🩺 Veterinary expertise
☕ Hot chocolate, snacks & great company
🛍️ 10% OFF all DCS products!

Don't forget your warm layers, a lawn chair that you might not need 😉 and barn-appropriate footwear! This is an interactive event in the barn, not your typical classroom presentation!

We're looking forward to an evening of learning, sharing experiences, and connecting with fellow horse owners.

Great horse care takes a team, and tonight we're bringing that team together!

See you at 6 PM!

11/11/2026

We're just ONE DAY away from a great evening of equine education, hands-on learning, and community conversation at From Forage to the Finish Line !

Join us as we bring together three important pieces of your horse's overall health and performance:

🌾 Equi-Shine Team: Forage-first nutrition, balanced diets, and the importance of Vitamin E & Chromium in performance horses.

🔨 Dustin Johanning, Arrow J Ranch & Farrier Service: Hoof health, proper maintenance, farrier schedules, radiographs, and the role nutrition plays in healthy hooves.

🩺 Dr. Stephanie Miesen, DVM, Country View Equine Clinic: Maintaining Performance Horse Health.

📅 TOMORROW — Wednesday, November 11
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Arrow J Ranch & Farrier Service
2105 Caine Rd, Fitchburg, WI

☕ Hot chocolate & snacks provided!
🛍️ 10% OFF all Doctors Choice Supplements products!
🐴 Hands-on demonstrations, educational resources, and plenty of opportunities to ask questions!

A quick reminder: We'll be gathering in the barn, so dress warmly and wear appropriate footwear. We'll have heaters available depending on the weather!

Whether you have a competitive athlete, a retired companion, or anything in between, there's something for everyone!

Bring your barn friends, your questions, and your love for horses! We can't wait to see you tomorrow night! 🐴

11/10/2026

F***l Water Syndrome: Could Your Horse's Forage Be Contributing?

When dealing with F***l Water Syndrome (FWS), sometimes it's worth taking a closer look at what's going into your horse's diet!

🎥 In this week's Ask the Expert, Craig discusses potential nutritional factors contributing to f***l water and why the form of forage you're feeding matters.

💡 Alfalfa cubes vs. pellets, what's the difference?

Forage cubes generally retain longer fiber particles than finely processed pellets, which can help promote chewing and support normal digestive function. While both can provide valuable nutrition, they aren't always interchangeable when considering your horse's overall forage needs.

Remember, FWS can have several contributing factors, and there's rarely a one-size-fits-all solution.

Have a question for Craig? Leave it in the comments.

11/09/2026

🔨 No Hoof, No Horse!

How often should your horse see the farrier? What can radiographs tell us? And what does nutrition have to do with hoof quality?

Healthy hooves don't happen overnight. Consistency, proper maintenance, sound nutrition, and a team approach all matter!

Join us on Wednesday, November 11 at 6 PM as Dustin Johanning of Arrow J Ranch Farrier Service discusses practical hoof care and shares his knowledge during our hands-on educational evening.

We'll also be joined by Dr. Stephanie Miesen, DVM, of Country View Equine Clinic and the Equi-Shine nutrition team.

📍 2105 Caine Rd, Fitchburg, WI

☕ Hot chocolate & snacks
🐴 Hands-on learning
🛍️ 10% off DCS products

Bring your questions and your barn friends. We hope to see you at Forage to the Finish Line!

11/08/2026

🐴🌾 Did You Know? Your Horse Typically Consumes Around 2% of Its Body Weight in Feed Each Day!

For a 1,000-pound horse, that's approximately 20 pounds of total feed dry matter daily, with the majority ideally coming from quality forage!

But here's the important part: Not every horse has the same nutritional needs!

⚖️ Easy keepers or overweight horses may require fewer calories and a carefully managed feeding program.

🐎 Horses maintaining a healthy weight may do well with approximately 2% of their body weight in daily feed dry matter.

💪 Hard keepers or horses needing to gain weight may require additional digestible energy, higher-quality forage, or other calorie sources.

And remember, 20 pounds of one hay isn't necessarily nutritionally equal to 20 pounds of another!

That's why knowing your horse's weight, testing your forage, and balancing the entire ration are so important.

At Equi-Shine, we help take the guesswork out of feeding with our Forage Analysis Service and personalized Ration Analyzer.

💬 Do you have an easy keeper, a hard keeper, or a horse that's just right? Tell us in the comments!

11/07/2026

Have you ever noticed your horse passing normal manure, but also experiencing watery discharge that runs down their tail or hind legs?

This may be F***l Water Syndrome (FWS), and it's not the same as diarrhea!

While the exact cause isn't fully understood, factors such as forage changes, digestive health, stress, and dental issues may contribute.

🌾 Where should you start? Take a closer look at your horse's overall feeding and management program. Quality forage, consistent nutrition, and proper veterinary care are important pieces of the puzzle.

👉 Swipe through to learn more about FWS, what could be contributing, and where to begin.

11/06/2026

Is your horse getting everything they need from their current diet?

Even quality hay can vary considerably in mineral content, protein, and energy; and understanding those differences is key to building a balanced nutritional program.

Join the Equi-Shine team on November 11 at 6 PM as we explore:

🐴 Why forage should come first

🐴 How to identify nutritional gaps

🐴 The importance of trace mineral balance

🐴 Why Vitamin E and Chromium matter for performance horses

We're bringing the education right into the barn at Arrow J Ranch Farrier Service in Fitchburg, WI for From Forage to the Finish Line!

Come ready to learn and ask questions. We look forward to seeing you!

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