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Name: Man O’ Man or “Remy”
Owner: Anna Pesta, Ph.D., Nutritionist, Equine Technical Solutions
Breed: Thoroughbred
Age: 7
Discipline: Eventing
What’s in his bucket? Ultium® Competition and Outlast™ Gastric Support Supplement
Remy’s an off-the-track thoroughbred learning the ropes of eventing. You can usually find Anna and Remy doing trot sets on the bridle paths of Aiken, S.C. or schooling at a local jumper show. Historically a hard-keeper, Anna says he has a great appetite and stays well-muscled, focused and relaxed with Ultium® Competition and Outlast™ Gastric Support Supplement.
Owner: Anna Pesta, Ph.D., Nutritionist, Equine Technical Solutions
Breed: Thoroughbred
Age: 7
Discipline: Eventing
What’s in his bucket? Ultium® Competition and Outlast™ Gastric Support Supplement
Remy’s an off-the-track thoroughbred learning the ropes of eventing. You can usually find Anna and Remy doing trot sets on the bridle paths of Aiken, S.C. or schooling at a local jumper show. Historically a hard-keeper, Anna says he has a great appetite and stays well-muscled, focused and relaxed with Ultium® Competition and Outlast™ Gastric Support Supplement.
Name: Riddikulus Charm or “Riddley”
Owner: Mary Beth Gordon, Ph.D., Director, Lifestyle Technical Innovation
Breed: Oldenburg
Age: 8
Discipline: Dressage
What’s in his bucket? Enrich Plus® Ration Balancer.
Riddley is a dashing bay gelding doing his diligence at home and occasionally in the dressage ring. He currently schools at second level and enjoys hacking out to compliment his training. Riddley maintains his figure with Enrich Plus® Ration Balancer.
Owner: Mary Beth Gordon, Ph.D., Director, Lifestyle Technical Innovation
Breed: Oldenburg
Age: 8
Discipline: Dressage
What’s in his bucket? Enrich Plus® Ration Balancer.
Riddley is a dashing bay gelding doing his diligence at home and occasionally in the dressage ring. He currently schools at second level and enjoys hacking out to compliment his training. Riddley maintains his figure with Enrich Plus® Ration Balancer.
Name: Kasbah or “Kassie”
Owner: Anna Pesta, Ph.D., Nutritionist, Equine Technical Solutions
Breed: Oldenburg
Age: 17
Discipline: Broodmare
What’s in her bucket? Enrich Plus® when open and in-gestation; Ultium® Growth when lactating
Kassie is a retired jumper with a second-career as a broodmare. When open or in-gestation, Kassie stays in peak condition with Enrich Plus® and grass hay. To keep up with the demands of a rambunctious foal and lactation, Kassie eats Ultium® Growth after foaling and through weaning. Keep an eye out for Karlie, her most recent foal and future eventer.
Owner: Anna Pesta, Ph.D., Nutritionist, Equine Technical Solutions
Breed: Oldenburg
Age: 17
Discipline: Broodmare
What’s in her bucket? Enrich Plus® when open and in-gestation; Ultium® Growth when lactating
Kassie is a retired jumper with a second-career as a broodmare. When open or in-gestation, Kassie stays in peak condition with Enrich Plus® and grass hay. To keep up with the demands of a rambunctious foal and lactation, Kassie eats Ultium® Growth after foaling and through weaning. Keep an eye out for Karlie, her most recent foal and future eventer.
Name: Karlie
Owner: Anna Pesta, Ph.D., Nutritionist, Equine Technical Solutions
Breed: Oldenburg x Thoroughbred
Age: 2
Discipline: Future eventer
What’s in her bucket? Ultium® Growth
Karlie is a fiery chestnut filly and future eventer. At 2, she still has a lot of growing left but has already surpassed her dam, Kassie, in height. To support her growth and proper development, Karlie eats Ultium® Growth and spends her days playing in the field with her fellow youngsters.
Owner: Anna Pesta, Ph.D., Nutritionist, Equine Technical Solutions
Breed: Oldenburg x Thoroughbred
Age: 2
Discipline: Future eventer
What’s in her bucket? Ultium® Growth
Karlie is a fiery chestnut filly and future eventer. At 2, she still has a lot of growing left but has already surpassed her dam, Kassie, in height. To support her growth and proper development, Karlie eats Ultium® Growth and spends her days playing in the field with her fellow youngsters.
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