April 2021 Issue

Page 8 April 2021 EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN Forage Solutions was created to provide innovative, high qual- ity forage solutions for horses and various livestock—even the toughest cases. Extensive research and testing goes into every bale to help your animals reach their fullest potential. No matter how much grain you feed, without adequate forage they will not thrive. When pasture is not an option, we need to supplement with high quality forages. Hy- dration Hay is a wonderful fiber replacement for horses with no or limited access to pasture. We are especially concerned with water consumption in the summer heat. When fed properly a horse eating Hydration Hay will be consuming over a gallon of water with each brick. Hydration Hay, a unique dehydrated hay block designed for quick, optimal water absorption, was created after years of research to help horses stay hydrated while Quakertown Veterinary Clinic, located in Quakertown, PA, is a full-service equine hospital, surgery facility, and ambulatory practice with eight large-animal veterinari- ans on staff. Open 24 hours a day, 365 days per year, Quakertown Veterinary Clinic provides excel- lent care throughout the year to service their client’s needs. 24/7, 365 Veterinary Care from Quakertown Veterinary Clinic To prolong the years of quality time between their clients and their horses, Quakertown Veterinary Clinic offers the following services: digital radiography, endoscopy, surgery (including colic surgery and arthroscopy), dentistry, lame- ness evaluations, joint injections, stem cell therapy, ophthalmology, hospitalization for intensive care or monitoring, reproductive manage- ment including embryo and stallion management, as well as annual preventative care, vaccines, and intestinal parasite screening. Routine vaccinations help prevent common equine infec- tions and diseases, while routine oral examinations and dental care help maximize the horse’s nutrition and comfort. Intestinal parasite screening helps prevent certain types of colic and allow for targeted deworming to take full advantage of its efficiency and limit parasite resistance. Quakertown Veterinary Clin- ic also provides a full laboratory with services including hematol- ogy, serum chemistry, cytology, bacteriology, mycology, parasi- tology, and Coggins testing with same day results available. Quakertown Veterinary Clinic services a 60 mile radius (about a one hour drive) from their location in Quakertown, PA. For more information or to sched- ule an appointment, call (215) 536-2726 or visit online at www. quakertownvetclinic.com . When Pasture’s is Not an Option, There’s Hydration Hay on the road, at home or in the clinic. Its dozens of innovative uses include using it to “mask” the taste of foreign water to keep horses drinking, to deliver oral medications and supplements. Use it to reduce the incidence of impaction colic due to lack of drinking, or for older horses who can’t utilize long stem forages and may be struggling to keep weight on. Senior horses and ‘heavey’ horses all across the country are living longer and thriving on Hydration Hay. Veterinarians use Hydration Hay to start back horses after various surgeries including colic surgery. Forage Solutions products are inexpensive and available nationwide. Each batch of hay, grown locally in Pennsylvania, is tested as it leaves the fields to ensure customers have the best forage products available. Learn more at foragesolutions. net. Don't Miss the May issue of East Coast Equestrian! With bonus distribution at all Swan Lake events, Princeton Show Jumping events, The Ridge at Riverview, The Garden State Horse Show, The Kimberton Hunt Horse Show and more! www.eastcoastequestrian.net