Ryleigh Semanchik, MS - Equine Nutrition Consultant

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Ryleigh Semanchik, MS - Equine Nutrition Consultant

Offering FREE Equine and Livestock nutrition consults for West Texas and New Mexico. While debunking myths in the feed industry and a whole bunch more!

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02/13/2026

Healthy Microbiome over Roses>>

01/30/2026

Only the best this morning! 💙

01/29/2026

You should’ve seen it in color…

So we’re bringing it to life. The Horseman’s Elite® family is stepping into full color. New bags will appear gradually over the next few weeks and into 2026 as we responsibly work through existing packaging.

Don’t worry if you spot the classic bags for a bit. Nothing inside has changed 💙.

Explore Equine Feeds: https://bit.ly/equine-feeds

01/29/2026

love walking through the door and the first thing I see is this 💙😍

Bluebonnet

01/28/2026

Traded the TX wintery ice for the New Mexico wintery ice today to check on some Bluebonnet babies who are thriving on Growth and Development💙

01/22/2026

One of my favorite products just got a face lift and I can’t stop staring at her 🤤😍

01/22/2026

Deworming can feel overwhelming but it doesn’t have to be! A smart, individualized approach helps keep parasites in check while protecting your horse’s overall health. Here are some easy, vet-backed tips every horse owner should know.

🔹 Follow a Protocol
A research-based deworming protocol acts as your roadmap. Veterinarian reviewed plans take seasonality and individual horse needs into account because parasite control isn’t one size-fits-all.

🔹 F***l Egg Counts Matter
Yes, manure samples are part of the process but they’re incredibly valuable! F***l egg counts help determine whether your dewormer is working and identify high vs. low shedders, allowing you to deworm only when necessary.

🔹 Avoid Overusing Dewormers
Using the same dewormer repeatedly can lead to parasite resistance, which is far more costly in the long run. Rotating dewormers based on f***l egg counts under veterinary guidance keeps treatments effective and your horse healthier.

🔹 Don’t Forget Tapeworms & Encysted Larvae
• Tapeworms can cause discomfort and colic-like symptoms treat once yearly, typically in the spring, with praziquantel.
• Encysted larvae may cause diarrhea or a pot-bellied appearance treat in the fall with moxidectin.

🔹 Use Smart Management Practices
Good management reduces parasite pressure naturally:
✔ Rotate pastures and avoid overgrazing
✔ Provide free-choice forage to limit manure consumption
✔ Support immunity with proper nutrition, clean water, shelter, and routine vaccinations

🔹 Help the Gut Bounce Back
Deworming can temporarily disrupt gut bacteria. After treatment, a high-quality probiotic can help restore balance and support digestion. Products like Gut Reset provide a mega-dose of beneficial bacteria to help your horse recover faster and avoid digestive upset.

Remember: Deworming is a science not a schedule. Tailoring your program using f***l egg counts and veterinary guidance is the best way to protect your horse long-term.

01/21/2026

🐴 Senior Horses Still Going Strong 🐴

Did you know more than 15% of the U.S. equine population is over the age of 20 and many are still competing, working, and thriving? As horses live longer, their nutrition needs change, and making the right adjustments is key to keeping them healthy and active well into their golden years.

🔹 Dental Care Matters
Aging teeth can make it harder for senior horses to chew properly, maintain weight, and safely consume feed. Routine dental exams at least once a year, and often every 6 months for older horses are essential.

🔹 Quality Protein is Critical
As horses age, nutrient absorption, especially protein declines. Feeds containing high-quality, amino acid-rich proteins like soybean meal and alfalfa meal help support muscle maintenance and overall condition.

🔹 Support Hindgut Health
Older horses may struggle to digest starch efficiently, increasing the risk of colic and laminitis. Feeds with yeast cultures, prebiotics, probiotics, and digestive enzymes help maintain a stable, healthy hindgut.

🔹 Easy-to-Digest Fiber
Fiber is vital, but chewing hay can be difficult for seniors. Ingredients like beet pulp provide highly digestible fiber and can be soaked into a soft mash for easier consumption.

Bluebonnet® Recommends:
✔️ Intensify® Senior Therapy
• 14% high-quality protein
• 8% fat for added calories
• Powered by Bluebonnet Intensify Technology
• The ONLY senior feed with LIFELINE®+ Equine
• Can be fed as a complete feed with or without hay or pasture

✔️ Hay Fix™
• Supports digestive health
• Helps reduce colic, ulcers, and digestive upset
• Increases nutrient absorption and digestive efficiency

Because senior horses deserve nutrition that works as hard as they do. Ask us how we can help support your senior horse’s feeding program with a free equine nutrition consult.

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01/20/2026

Hot take: salt blocks are not cutting it.

An 1,100-lb horse would need to eat 2 POUNDS of a salt block every single month just to meet bare-minimum sodium needs, and that’s in moderate temps with no exercise.

That’s half a small block. Every. Month.

(Be honest… when was the last time you saw that happen?)

Meanwhile, sodium deficiency is not uncommon, which matters, because sodium drives hydration, nerve signaling, and muscle contraction. sodium deficiency = systems not firing properly (dehydration or tying up comes to mind)

Salt blocks weren’t designed for a horse’s soft tongue, and you can’t measure intake anyway. This particular Himalayan block lasts 5 horses an average of 2 months (with only 1 of the 5 getting supplemental daily salt).

If you actually want to meet requirements:
Top-dress a balanced diet with plain white loose salt at 1 tablespoon per 500 lbs of body weight per day (Iodized, not iodized, Celtic, sea, Himalayan, livestock- whichever they’ll eat!)

For picky eaters, start small and work up to the full amount.
Simple. Measurable. Effective.

A horse’s physiology > tradition.

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