Is Bentonite Clay Safe and Beneficial for My Horse?
Do you have questions about bentonite clay for horses, its benefits, use and safety? Learn all about feeding bentonite to horses or applying it externally.
September 17, 2024
The Happy Herbs: Chasteberry & Raspberry Leaves for Horses
Dealing with a moody horse? Daily Gold Mood supplement combines natural gut support with chasteberry and raspberry leaf to help balance hormones in horses.
Redmond Equine Blog
Read our extensive library of blog and resource articles for information about improving horse health and digestion, treating and preventing common issues like ulcers in horses, colic, diarrhea and dehydration, and many more topics.
Redmond Daily Red: Crushed vs Fortified Loose Horse Minerals
Daily Red Crushed and Fortified loose mineral salt supplements help hydrate, balance, and nourish horses. Learn which option is best for your equine.
April 25, 2024
Redmond Daily Duo: Foundational Horse Mineral Supplements
Choosing the right minerals for your horse is vital. Redmond keeps it simple with two core mineral supplements that support horse gut health and hydration.
February 29, 2024
13 Crucial Vitamins & Minerals for Horses in All Life Stages
There are 13 vitamins and minerals horses typically become deficient in. Find out which and how to pick the best mineral supplement to help horses thrive.
January 03, 2024
How to Stop Weight Loss & Diarrhea in Senior Horses
Is your older horse losing weight or suffering with chronic diarrhea? Redmond Daily Gold supplement helps with loss of appetite and diarrhea in senior horses.
December 21, 2023
Winter Horse Riding Tips | Top Picks for Cold Weather Riding Gear
Riding horses in winter is possible and enjoyable! Get tips on working horses in cold weather, staying safe, and what to wear horseback riding in winter.
December 08, 2023
Your Guide to Caring for Horses in Winter
Learn how to care for horses in winter, why they can stay out in cold weather and what you can do to keep horses warm. Also get tips for winter ice safety.
December 01, 2023
Why You Should Be Feeding Loose Salt for Horses
Is your horse ignoring its block? Switch to a natural lick and loose salt! Redmond has mined salt rocks and a full lineup of loose minerals for horses.
November 28, 2023
Trainer Tips for Treating Anxiety in Horses
Horses get anxious when traveling, competing, or learning a new job. Here are 5 tips to help horses feel calmer and naturally treat anxiety in horses.
November 03, 2023
How Much Salt to Feed Horses to Prevent Deficiency & Toxicity
Both too much and too little salt can harm horse health. Learn more about symptoms and treatments of salt toxicosis and finding the right mineral balance.
October 23, 2023
Your Questions Answered About Redmond Rock Salt for Horses
Got questions about Redmond Rock salt licks? Get answers here to help you make the best choice when picking a free-choice mineral salt rock for your horse.
October 12, 2023
The Seasons Change — So Should Your Horse's Minerals!
A loose mineral salt for horses is needed year-round. Learn which horse mineral to feed each season, including a fly control mineral for horses in spring.
September 15, 2023
Causes & Signs of Ulcers in Horses & How to Prevent Them
Ulcers in horses are a common problem. Learn the baiscs of how to recognize the signs and symptoms of equine ulcers and how to prevent them naturally.
September 08, 2023
How to Get a Horse to Trust You | Tips from Julie Goodnight
It's not easy to get a horse to trust you, but it is easy to lose it. Here are three mistakes you should avoid to keep your horse's trust.
August 03, 2023
How Much Iron Is in Redmond Equine Products?
Iron requirements for horses are suggested at 500 to 1,200 mg/day. Is my horse getting too much iron in Daily Gold and Redmond Rock?
July 28, 2023
Get Your Horse Drinking Water with 10 Hydration Hacks
Is equine dehydration a worry? Get answers to common questions, like how much water a horse should drink a day, and tips to get your horse drinking water more often.
July 26, 2023
How to Hydrate a Horse | Tips from Julie Goodnight
Some horses just won't drink enough water. So, how do you keep a finicky horse hydrated? EducatorJulie Goodnight provides helpful tips on horse hydration.
July 21, 2023
Complete Guide to Feeding Electrolytes for Horses or Salt
Salt and electrolytes are vital for horses! Learn about equine electrolytes, how to feed electrolytes to horses, and the best electrolyte paste for horses.
July 13, 2023
A Vet's Guide to Feeding & Caring for Horses in Hot Weather
Horse care needs change in hot weather. Get tips for getting your horse in shape, what to feed horses in hot weather, and offering electrolytes to hydrate.
July 07, 2023
How Taylor Got Her Dehydrated Horse to Drink | A Redmond Story
Is your horse dehydrated? Taylor's horse Jin exhibited signs of dehydration in horses. She used Redmond supplements to get her horse to drink more water.
July 07, 2023
When & How to Supplement Selenium for Horses
Discover the benefits of selenium for horses, a program to avoid both deficiency and toxicity in horses, and the best equine selenium supplement.
June 29, 2023
Iron for Horses: How Much is Too Much?
Iron is an essential trace mineral for horses. Iron overload or toxicity in horses is also a serious condition. So how much iron is too much for horses?
June 22, 2023
Pros Share Tips & Answer Questions About Horse Stretches
Want to help your horse stretch regularly but not sure how? Get tips from two experts who explain why stretching for horses is worthwhile, and how to do it.
June 15, 2023
4 Common Myths Regarding Salt Licks for Horses
Curious why horses lick salt and if your horse needs a salt block? Read these 4 myths about horse salt licks and how to provide horses sufficient minerals.
June 13, 2023
A Poultice for Horse Splints and Stocking Up | A Redmond Story
Redmond Red Edge clay poultice for horses reduces swelling in horse's legs, treats stocking up, and keeps your horse pain free and performing her best.
June 08, 2023
5 Reasons Horses Eat Dirt (and What to Do About It)
Sometimes I see my horse eating dirt. In moderation, dirt is beneficial for your horse. Here are 6 reasons why horses eat dirt, also known as geophagia or pica.
June 05, 2023
Rock Salt vs. Mineral or Salt Block for Horses—Which is Best?
Horses need access to a mineral salt block or rock salt lick. Which is best? Read about the different types of salt and mineral supplements for horses.
June 01, 2023
How to Treat and Prevent Gas Colic in Horses
Gas colic in horses is common but shouldn't be overlooked. Dr. Juliet Getty, with Getty Equine Nutrition, gives advice on how to prevent horse gas colic.
May 25, 2023
The Remedy for My Horse's Gas Colic | A Redmond Story
Sarah's horse experienced frequent episodes of serious colic and digestive trouble. Learn how Daily Gold helped her horse's symptoms improve long term.
May 11, 2023
Vet Advice: 6 Common Causes of Diarrhea in Horses & How to Treat It
Diarrhea in horses can be dangerous, leading to dehydration and weight loss, even death. Here are six common causes of horse diarrhea, and how to treat it.
May 05, 2023
How to Naturally Improve Your Horse's Gut Health
Learn about the digestive system of a horse, how to improve horse gut health, and the best ulcer and gut supplement for horses to elevate basic equine health.
April 14, 2023
Rebecca's Horses Showed Signs of Digestive Stress | A Redmond Story
Rebecca's show horses exhibited behaviors of equine ulcers, but Daily Gold Stress Relief reduced their ulcer symptoms. Learn how it can help your horse.
April 13, 2023
Loose Minerals Helped Shanon's Rescue Horse | A Redmond Story
Many horses are deficient in critical trace minerals. Redmond Rock natural salt lick and loose minerals provide horses the minerals they need for health.
April 13, 2023
Natural Horse Digestive Supplement | Redmond Daily Gold Pellets
Looking for effective digestive supplements for horses? Redmond Daily Gold pellets offer natural gastric support for horses in an easy-feed gut supplement.
April 11, 2023
How to Quickly Treat and Prevent Diarrhea in Foals
Foal diarrhea can lead to serious complications like dehydration. Learn what causes foal heat diarrhea or scours, and the best diarrhea in foals treatment.
April 10, 2023
Why Shelby Switched to Loose Horse Minerals | A Redmond Story
Horses may ignore salt blocks and become dehydrated. Redmond Rock Crushed loose mineral salt provides needed trace minerals and electrolytes for horses.
April 06, 2023
6 Tips to Keep Pesky Flies Away From Horses
Looking for ways to keep flies away from your horse? Get tips here on fly control for horses, from natural fly repellents to the best fly supplement for horses.
March 23, 2023
Do You Know How Much Garlic To Feed Horses?
Garlic has many health benefits for horses, but do you know how much garlic to feed horses? Get the right amount with Redmond Rock Crushed with Garlic.
March 10, 2023
Spring Horse Care: 11 Tips to Get Ready for Riding Season
Don't let warm weather catch you by surprise! Ensure you're ready to ride and care for horses in spring by checking off these 11 spring horse care items.
February 28, 2023
Garlic for Horses: Which Form is Best to Feed?
Garlic has many health benefits for horses and is a natural way to keep flies away. Learn about garlic and the best way of feeding it to horses.
February 23, 2023
21 Horse Riding Tips for Beginners & Advanced Riders
Looking for help connecting with a horse and becoming a better rider? Get helpful horse riding tips from three pros to improve your skill and horsemanship.
September 26, 2022
Redmond Minerals: The Heart of Hard-Rock Mining
Learn about the Redmond salt mine in Utah, Redmond's unique culture, and how products like Redmond Real Salt are produced. Then sign up for a salt mine tour!
August 31, 2022
Why Horses Get Stressed (& What to Do About It)
Do you know how to recognize signs of stress in horses? Learn the symptoms here and get tips from professional trainers on how to calm a stressed horse.
August 17, 2022
Poultice for Horses: How to Reduce Swelling in Legs
Learn when and how to apply the best clay poultice for horses to reduce swelling in legs and help prevent injury.
July 20, 2022
How Kelly Keeps Horses' Mineral Levels Up | A Redmond Story
Kelly found Redmond Rock on a Rope salt lick gave her horse the loose minerals and equine electrolytes he needed better than a traditional salt block.
May 19, 2022
6 Tips for Taking Great Pictures of Your Horse
Ready to learn how to take good pictures of a horse? Here are 5 simple photographer tips for better pics, plus the best camera lens for horse photography.
May 18, 2022
Mineral Supplements for Horses: What Does 60+ Trace Minerals Mean?
What does it mean that Redmond horse mineral supplements contain over 60 essential minerals? And how can mined, chelated trace minerals benefit your horse?
May 13, 2022
The Secret to Connecting With Your "Heart Horse"
Have you found your heart horse? Learn the science of why horses are good therapy, what helps you bond, and how to strengthen the human-horse relationship.
May 12, 2022
How Your Horse's Redmond Rock Salt Lick Was Made
How is a Redmond Rock horse salt lick made and what's in it? Learn how nature created our salt and packed in over 60 beneficial trace minerals for horses.
April 01, 2022
Where Does Your Horse’s Salt Come From?
Looking for the best all-natural horse salt supplement? Learn how Redmond's local salt mine supplies natural, quality salt licks and loose salt for horses.
March 31, 2022
The Solution for Erin's Girthy Horse | A Redmond Story
Is your horse girthy when saddled? Girthiness is a sign of digestive issues. Find out how Erin used Redmond Daily Gold to repair her horse's cinchy behavior.
March 18, 2022
Fortified Horse Minerals Stopped Nikki's Licking | A Redmond Story
Stephanie's horse suffered from pica. Learn how Redmond Daily Red loose horse minerals helped her mare stop licking and achieve a healthy mineral balance.
March 18, 2022
