

Purina Bucks Redemption
The Purina Bucks redemption night is coming upon us quickly, and we are so excited to welcome you to our third annual event. Save the date of January 12, 2017 and if you're already collecting bucks, watch your mail for an official invitation. If you're not yet participating, come on into the store and get started so you don't miss your invitation! We're working to make sure you have a great night with fantastic items to bid on from Purina, Weaver, Yeti, and more! This year's


PURINA BUCK$ Are Back
Horse N Hound is happy to host the 3rd Annual PURINA BUCK$ program to reward you for your loyalty to Purina Horse Feed. For every 50 lb. bag of Purina Horse Feed purchased (excludes Country Acres and All Stock) during the November through January earning period, you will receive 100 PURINA BUCK$. In January, you'll be invited to a PURINA BUCK$ Redemption Night where you'll be able to redeem your PURINA BUCK$ for a wide selection of gifts and products. Past gifts have included


Hydration Hay ... again
We know we've already written a blog on Hydration Hay, but it's such an amazing product, we feel like you really need to know about it. This time, we brought videos! If you didn't read that blog, let us break it down for you: Traveling? Bring hydration hay. Got a horse that won't drink: Get hydration hay. Colicky and won't drink: Hydration hay! Do you see a pattern? Get one of these hydration hay cubes, add water and it'll absorb more than beet pulp. Innovative Hydration Hay®


Family Flock Feeding Guide
Wondering what you should feed your birds? This guide by Purina is a perfect place to start. Have any questions? Stop by the store at 991 W. Amador Ave., Las Cruces, New Mexico. Or give us a call at 575-523-8790. We're happy to help you with all of your flock raising questions. #purina #chicks #poultry


Cattle Minerals by Purina
This week we held our Cattle Mineral Meeting and spoke with cattle owners in the region about Purina's Wind and Rain Storm Minerals. Here are some fliers that may help answer any questions you have on the products. Also, at the end, there is a tub need chart. It'll help you figure out how many tubs you need based on how many head of cattle you own. Keep in mind that Horse N Hound offers a bulk discount and delivery. First up the Wind and Rain Storm All Season 7.5 Complete. Th

Equine Senior Updated
This month, Purina relaunched their Equine Senior and Equine Senior Active products. Here are some benefits of feeding your senior horse Purina: No. 1 Veterinarian recommended senior horse feed Four out of five Equine Veterinarians recommend Purina’s Equine Senior® horse feed to their clients with senior horses, according to an independent study conducted in November 2012. Easy to chew Easy-soak™ pellet technology creates a mash in 5 minutes with warm water,* breaking down th


Purina AntlerMax®
Wild Rivers Whitetails has been feeding Purina® AntlerMax® Diets exclusively on their farm since 2004. In 2011, they grew a deer named “Ballistic” that scored 561” Boone and Crockett. To the best of everyone’s knowledge, it was the highest scoring deer for the 2011 antler growing season. Purina® AntlerMax® Deer Chow contains our AntlerMax® Protein & Mineral Technology. It promotes antler growth by improving protein quality with ideal amounts and ratios of vitamins and mineral


How Exercise Affects Nutrient Requirements of the Performance Horse
When feeding a performance horse, the goal is to provide adequate fuel for energy expenditure, replenish nutrients required for muscle function and repair, and support optimal health through a balanced diet. In this article, I will discuss specific nutrient requirements affected by exercise and how these nutrients influence a horse’s ability to perform. Energy The primary means by which energy is supplied to the horse’s diet are through carbohydrates and fat. Dietary carbohyd


Ideas for Decreasing Heat Stress in Horses
As summer drags on, heat can become a serious problem for many horses. The primary way in which horses cool themselves is through sweating. While the exact mechanisms for inducing sweat production in horses are not yet fully understood, some experts believe that prolonged, consistently high sweat rates can lead to a kind of “exhaustion” of the sweat glands in horses which may result in anhidrosis (the inability to produce sweat adequately). Recommendations to help address anh