April 2020 Issue

EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN April 2020 Page 13 Poulin Grain is a local family owned business, offering world class products and services. Poulin Grain’s complete line of bagged feeds are produced at a single mill located in Newport, Vermont. Poulin Grain partners with Performance Horse Nutri- Poulin Grain Feeds: Personalized Support for Northeast Horses tion (PHN), internationally recog- nized equine nutrition experts, to provide innovative and nutri- tionally balanced feeds, services, and recommendations for every breed, age and discipline, geared to the specific needs of horses in the Northeast USA. Poulin Grain takes pride in the hands-on, personalized support offered to their cus- tomers. Their easily accessible feed specialists all over the Northeast offer many personal- ized services to make sure the individual customer and horse’s needs are met. Poulin Grain provides a complete line of premium feeds and nutritional services and partners with hundreds of dealers in the Northeast to provide local, hands-on support for customers, including complimentary body condition evaluations, forage analysis, and diet balancing. Poulin Grain is Leading Animal Nutrition, incorporating the latest industry-leading equine nutrition technology and informa- tion in their premium feeds and services. They offer a wide range of feed options for growing hors- es, performance horses, senior horses, metabolic horses, easy keepers, and more, each with the goal of providing scientifi- cally balanced, research backed diets for improved performance, growth, energy digestion and nutrient absorption. Poulin Grain offers person- alized service to horse owners from Maryland to Maine and beyond, helping them make the most informed decision for their horse. Additional services include complimentary body condition evaluations, forage analysis, and diet balancing. Poulin Grain dealers throughout the Northeast host free educational seminars throughout the year, focused on the latest research, industry trends, and technology for optimal equine management and nutrition. Contact a live Poulin Grain feed specialist today with questions, or to learn how to op- timize your horse’s health and nutrition. Call 800-334-6731 or visit poulingrain.com. Ecovet Fly Spray Outperforms the Competition Developed, tested, endorsed and owned by veterinarians, Ecov- et does not contain toxic pesticides such as pyrethroids, and it is not an essential oil product, which can offer limited effectiveness. Instead, Ecovet's formulation is 5% each of three food-grade fatty acids, 84% volatile silicone oil and 1% fragrance. Ecovet founder Dr. Tim John, a veterinarian, explains how the fly spray works so well: "After Ecovet is applied, the fatty acids evaporate and create a vapor barri- er around the horse. This confuses and overwhelms an insect's nor- mal directional ability — basically its 'GPS.' Thanks to this Ecovet barrier, the insect simply can't locate the horse as its next victim." An additional benefit of Ecov- et is that it helps prevent insect-re- lated skin sensitivity by stopping insects from landing on the horse in the first place. "If insects don't land, they don't bite. And if a horse isn't bitten, there's less chance for insect-related skin reactions or hypersensitivity, aka the dreaded sweet itch," notes Dr. John. Ecovet not only repels but also kills flies, mosquitoes, ticks and no-see-ums. Horse owners can find out why Ecovet is a real alternative to toxic pesticides at eco-vet.com/ different. (Continued from page 10) By Joyce Belcher Sustenance Herbs 2020 Toxicity accumulates in • Organs (all) • GI tract • Colon • Blood • Lymphatic • Neurological • Immune When the organs of elimina- tion become overburdened due to physical or toxic stressors, they cannot function as nature intended. We then see a myriad of dis-ease that gets misdiagnosed. Often, antibiotics or steroids are admin- istered to mask the symptomatic issue momentarily, creating more toxins for the already overburdened organs to try to process. Once the toxins are removed, the horse can efficiently absorb nutrients with ease, creating a healthy environment for optimal health. Knowing What Toxins Are Toxins can be small mole- cules capable of causing disease on contact with absorption by body tissues. Most of the Poor Health in Horses is Caused by Toxicity Where They Come From Synthetic ingredients the body doesn’t recognize; pharma- ceuticals, vaccines preserved with Thimerosal (49%mercury), insect repellent containing pyrethroids (neurological disruptor), commer- cial feed containing GMO ingredi- ents (glyphosate), environmental, water sources, hay with chemical sprays or mycotoxins creating Endophyte toxicity in horses. Limiting known causes of toxicity will help, also cleaning the toxins from the organs to prevent toxin overload. Bladderwrack cleanses the digestive tract, is a primary source of alginic acid that binds with heavy metals found in the intestines, renders then elimi- nates, helps bind and draw out toxins stored in the body, remov- ing the body's burden. Schisandra contains 40 lignans, enhances glutathione production in the liver, a cellular antioxidant that rids heavy metals and more. Broccoli Sprouts supports all phases of detox; activating, neutral- izing, and eliminating contaminants. Dandelion (Leaf & Root) a powerhouse of essential nutrients, minerals, potassium, antioxidants for cleansing digestive tract, urinary tract, and kidneys. Calcium Bentonite performs like a magnet, absorbing and pull- ing toxins throughout the body, the intestines, stomach, and colon, a catalyst for dumping the trash. The synergy of these herbs and superfoods creates plant medicine to cleanse and balance internal health, bringing harmony to your horses' wellbeing.