Elements of elegance, exhilaration and precision are found in abundance in the sport of Combined Driving. Southern States is proud to have one of our customers, Josh Rector, competing in WEG with his Team Nags Head Farm. Learn about Combined Driving and the secret's to rector's success.

Starch and sugar in the horse’s diet can cause an increase in blood glucose (called a glycemic response), which causes an increase in blood insulin. High blood insulin concentrations or insulin resistance has been implicated in the development of equine health problems. A CRF research study was conducted at the University of Kentucky to evaluate the effects of starch and soluble fiber levels in the concentrate or grain portion of the diet on the horse’s blood glucose and insulin levels.

Southern States experts Jim Moore, Vice President of the Feed Division; Angela Mills, Manager of Quality Assurance; and Bill Monroe, Manager of Feed Mill Operations provide insight on what makes the Southern States horse feed lines 'Brands You Trust'.

Most weed control products today have practically no toxicity to humans, animals or the environment due to EPA standards, but residues can sometimes pass through grazing animals and affect sensitive plants. Here we list common weed control products, their risk factors and how to manage their unintended effects.

Magic is part of the team of Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy horses that visit children and adults in hospitals, hospices and at their homes in the northern Florida area. The horses will also travel further for Make-A-Wish requests. Owned and operated by Debbie and Jorge Garcia-Bengochea, Gentle Carousel has been transforming the lives of all they visit.

Because of their small size, miniature horses are easy to overfeed and this can cause obesity. Miniature horses should be fed 1.5% to 2% of their body weight daily to meet requirements for maintenance.

Although temperatures soared into the triple digits for the Deep Run Horse Show June 23-27 in Manakin-Sabot, one competitor kept her cool. Southern States customer - Grace Glover, 18, of Lexington, Virginia on board her 17.2 hand Holsteiner Copyright, earned her place in history, taking home the blue ribbon in Deep Run’s signature event, the Bryan Trophy.

Regular pasture walks to identify what is growing in your pasture is a good practice to get into. You need to be able to identify a potential threat plant and take action by removing it, by pulling it out or applying a spot treatment with herbicide.

Southern States is pleased to recognize Janice Richardson for providing excellent customer service to all patrons at Southern States Chesapeake Association in Chesapeake, VA. A horse lover for most of her life, Janice has spent the past seven years as an Equine Specialist assisting other horse owners in the Tidewater area through her work at Southern States.

Positive, enthusiastic and honest. Those three words can be used to describe the training philosophy of Southern States customer Troy Hendricks. Based out of his Kimber-View Stables in Chester Springs, PA, Hendricks is a hunter/jumper trainer looking to make a lasting impression in the horse show world through both his training business and as a horse show judge.

If you are looking for a better solution for your equine feeds, Solution 14 Pelleted Horse Feed provides superior nutrition in a high protein formula essential to all life stages and activity levels. As a high calorie feed, Solution 14 improves body condition and hair coat while its low carb formula contains additional digestible fiber. Solution 14 Pelleted Horse Feed is the ONE solution for your entire equine family.

Attention Barrel Racers: The Southern States Triple Crown NBHA Super Show will be held July 1st-4th at Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, Georgia. This Barrel Racing show is run by Southern States and attracts competitors from as far away as Texas and Oklahoma. Over $160,000 in prizes were paid out in 2009! View our flyer for additional information on scheduled events, races, and awarded prizes!

Southern States customer Tracy Magness, can be seen in Grand Prix show jumping rings up and down the East Coast with her horse Tarco Van Ter Moude. Learn how Magness, along with parents John and Barbara Bartko, have turned their family hobby into the family business.

Southern States spotlights the contributions made to our team and our customers by Sheralene Boyden of Ithaca Agway in Ithaca, NY.

When your horse is stall bound, it can be a difficult time for both you and the horse. Jessi's latest Q&A offers some ideas on how to keep your horse safe, comfortable and entertained for a quick recovery.

You want your horse to look and perform at its best, as the time and money you have invested in training, grooming, caring and feeding your horse are great. This article hightlights some features of Southern States horse feeds to consider when selecting an effective feeding program for your show or performance horse.

In Scottsville, KY there is a special haven where seriously ill and disabled children can escape from their illnesses and focus on just being kids. This special place is The Center for Courageous Kids (CCK). At CCK it's all about prescribing fun.