Why is FORAGE FIRST important for Horses?
From a scientific standpoint, horses are classified as non-ruminant herbivores, with digestive tracts designed to best utilize good-quality forages. Forage, a horse’s natural feed, should be chosen to meet as much of a horse’s protein, energy, and fiber needs as possible. ADM Alliance Nutrition’s unique Forage First approach is specifically designed to make it easy to get your horse feeding priorities in the right order.

When you begin feeding a Forage First program, you have the reassurance that numerous top performers and competitors think like you do! These professionals share the success they’re having with the program because they gain a competitive edge and are eager to see other horse owners enjoy the same benefits.

The Forage First feeding program can work for you, too. With this program, horses can be healthier and perform at their best when fed less grain than they would receive from traditional high-grain rations. You’ll love the difference and so will your horses. For more information on a Forage First program for your horses, call our toll-free Equine HELPLINE at 1-800-680-8254 or e-mail us at AN.EquineHelp@adm.com.

Craig Johnson

"The high level of competition that we are in today demands that our horses are in peak condition physically and mentally. With HEALTHY GLO and GROSTRONG Minerals my horses recover from daily training sessions and have the calm mental edge we want." (click here for an interview with Craig Johnson)


Craig Johnson of Gainsville, Texas, is one of the top five all-time leading NRHA money earners with lifetime earnings of more than $845,000. Craig was a gold medalist at the 2000 COSEQUIN/USET Nations Cup Reining Championship and is a two-time NRHA Futurity champion. Craig won individual silver and team gold medals at the 2002 COSEQUIN/USET Nations Cup Reining Championship, riding Sailing Smart. In 2002 Craig was a member of the USA team which competed in the first World Reining Championships at the World Equestrian games in Jerez, Spain. He conducts reining clinics throughout the U.S.
www.craigjohnsonreining.com

Susie Hutchison

"You will see results in six weeks if you use HEALTHY GLO with GROSTRONG vitamin/mineral supplements every day. Coat, muscle tone, and overall endurance will improve by at least 25%. All performance horses should be on this program for peak performance."


Susie Hutchison resides in Temecula, California, and trains Grand Prix show jumpers. She has won more than 30 Grand Prix show jumping competitions since 1988. In 1995, Susie was named California Horsewoman of the Year. She was the highest point qualifier on the West Coast in 1997 for the Volvo World Cup finals held in Gothenburg, Sweden. Susie is currently a member of the AHSA board of directors. She continues to show, train, and judge events.

Mike Flarida
"The Forage First program is a natural way of feeding horses. I feed good-quality hay and supplement with HEALTHY GLO and GROSTRONG QuadBLOCK Minerals. In two weeks, my horses are calmer to ride, and their tendency to overheat is greatly reduced. Since I started feeding this program, I have had virtually no colics." (click here to read, "Feeding to Win with Less Grain")

 Mike Flarida is a top ten NRHA leading money earner and two-time NRHA futurity winner. Mike won the first gold medal in reining competition at the 1999 USET Festival of Champions in Gladstone, New Jersey. Mike trained Wizard Jac, the 1996-2000 leading NRHA money-earning horse. He has achieved NRHA earnings of nearly $500,000.

Express Clydesdales

"Shortly after starting our horses on the FORAGE FIRST program, we noticed a dramatic increase in energy, stamina and body mass, not to mention the shine it puts on their coats! Using FORAGE FIRST has made our feeding program nutritionally complete, and we are extremely pleased with the results." Josh Minshull, Express Clydesdales

Express Ranches houses some of the world’s most beautiful rare black and white Clydesdale horses in North America. The Express Clydesdales, owned by Express Ranches in Yukon, Oklahoma, have awed and astounded millions of people across the United States and Canada since they were launched as a promotional attraction in early 1999. Since then, they have been competing nationally and in Canada bringing home world-class awards and international recognition.

They have been named the 2000 National Eight-Horse Hitch Champion, Reserve World Six-Horse Hitch Champion, the North American All-Star Invitational Six-Horse Hitch Champion, and the 2001 National Clydesdale Six- and Eight-Horse Hitch World Champions. The teams also help promote a number of events with Express Personnel Services and Children’s Miracle Network. www.expressclydesdales.com

Marcia Smith, D.V.M.
"A consistent training program and excellent nutrition are basic elements of a successful endurance program.

HEALTHY GLO and GROSTRONG Minerals have been a key part of my feeding program since 1992, and they have really made a difference for my horses, especially under rigorous training schedules."

Marcia Smith is a veterinarian and champion endurance rider. She was the 1995 North American Endurance Champion. She is a three-time winner of the Tevis Cup, which is considered the most prestigious 100-mile race. She won in 1992 on ‘Harry’, in 1997 on ‘On a High,’ and in 2001 on ‘Saamson CC,’ making her the only person to win the race three times on three different horses.

 Phil and Mary Ann Rapp
"Since beginning this feeding program in 1994, our horses have won over nine million dollars."

                    

     Phil is a member of the NCHA Riders Hall of Fame and the NCHA Non-Professional Riders Hall of Fame.

      With many championships to his credit, he has accomplished lifetime NCHA earnings of more than $6 million.

Mary Ann is also a member of the NCHA Riders Hall of Fame and the NCHA Non-Professional Riders Hall of Fame with lifetime earnings of more than $3 million.

The Smith Brothers from Broken Bow, Oklahoma
The Youngest FORAGE FIRST Ambassadors –

“All they want to do is rope,” says Tammy Smith of her three roping sensation sons – Clay (14), Jake (12), and Britt (3), all of whom were named after famous ropers. Their desire and dedication is paying off. Clay, Jake and Britt have won 80+ trophy belt buckles, more than two dozen saddles, and over $100,000 in cash and prizes. Not to mention two trucks, which none of the boys can legally drive to nearby Broken Bow, Oklahoma.

The young ropers ride stunning black and white Paint Horses. Clay and Jake rope from Risque Zipper, a 1998 black tovero stallion, and Creed Too, a 1995 black overo stallion, whom Jake affectionately calls “Fat Boy.” FORAGE FIRST programs play a vital role in keeping the horses fit and healthy. The Smiths are frequently on the road and FORAGE FIRST offers products tailored to the specific needs of horses hauled to many events.

Horses are the heart of the Smith family ranch. The Smiths do almost everything from horseback. Mark Smith, the boys’ father, has been breaking and training horses since high school, when he also got his first infectious taste of roping, even winning several saddles of his own. It would only be natural that his sons would take to roping. According to Clay, “Roping has taught us to be responsible, to take care of the horses and keep them looking good.”

The boys started roping at two years of age and rope dummies of all sizes and types around their ranch. They have been roping from horses since age four. For practice, the boys often rope goats. Aside from devoting lots of time to practice, part of the boys’ success at roping is attributed to their exceptional riding skills developed at an early age.

Most of the Smith Brothers’ fame has come from Dummy Roping Championships at all levels, the most prestigious being the World Championships at the National Finals Rodeo. In 1998, after Clay won the World Championship Dummy Roping and Jake placed at the National Finals Rodeo, they were invited to appear on The Tonight Show with host Jay Leno. Their appearance with Jay Leno did a lot to promote the sport of roping. The oldest boys also compete in heading and heeling. It’s not uncommon for considerably older ropers to ask the Smiths to partner up with them.

Not only do you need to sling a lariat with speed and accuracy, you need a well-trained, reliable, and healthy horse to make it to the roping finals. FORAGE FIRST gives their horses the nutrients needed to perform at their best; the Smiths do the rest. www.jakeclaybritt.com

Ray Hunt, Legendary Horseman

In remembrance of Ray Hunt, long-time Forage First Ambassador.

"I work to get the horse mentally right so it can be physically right. As for conditioning, the horse has to be right inside and out. For these reasons, I swear by HEALTHY GLO and GROSTRONG Minerals."

Ray Hunt was a world-renowned clinician and author who taught a philosophy of natural horsemanship that applied to all riding disciplines. For over 30 years, Ray conducted educational clinics throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe. He started more than 10,000 colts to begin relationships with their riders. Undoubtedly, Ray Hunt was a master horseman. www.rayhunt.com

Timberlake Mules, Bob & Ann Miller
"No longer can you solely rely on your breeding program to get you to the winner's circle. In addition it takes individualized feed management and body conditioning. We have seen the results and have enjoyed the success you can achieve by incorporating FORAGE FIRST Programs. We especially like MOORGLO.” Ann Miller

The Millers stand two Mammoth Jacks, ‘Really Dun It’ and ‘Braymoore’s Raven’ and raise mules out of their registered Quarter Horse mares. They have been very successful with their showing and breeding programs and are staunch supporters of FORAGE FIRST feeding programs. They feed programs including MOORGLO, SENIORGLO, GROSTRONG Minerals, Patriot Easy Minerals and Patriot Junior to the show Jacks and Mules and also PRO-VITA-MIN 20 tubs to the mares on pasture.   Click here to read about Timberlake Mules.

Bill Freeman
In remembrance of Bill Freeman, long-time Forage First Ambassador.

"People know that I like a horse to move strong, with purpose and authority. This program gives my horses that strength, but at the same time they are focused, not silly or fresh."

Bill Freeman of Rosston, Texas, was the NCHA Futurity leading all-time money earner and an NCHA Hall of Fame member. He was a world-class cutting horse trainer, and had won the NCHA Futurity three times. Bill achieved lifetime earnings of more than $4 million.

H&S Belgians

"We love the definition and muscle tone that the HEALTHY GLO and GROSTRONG Minerals give our horses. We could not get the show coat or body condition without this program."....Melissa Schrock
 

H&S Belgians are based in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin, and are owned by the Huston and Schrock families. The H&S Belgians six-horse hitch competes across the United States and Canada. They were the 2007 International Draft Horse Champions, the Supreme Champions at the 2000 North American Belgian Championship, and the 2007 Classic Series Champions.

Lynn McKenzie
Two-Time WPRA World Champion Barrel Racer

The name “Lynn McKenzie” has been prominent in barrel racing since September of 1977 when she and her great horse Magnolia Missile swept the Texas Barrel Racing Association Futurity, winning every go round.

In 1978, in her rookie season in the WPRA, she won the title of World Champion Barrel Racer. In 1979 and 1980, she was the Reserve World Champion Barrel Racer, winning the average at the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) both years. Winning the 1979 NFR, she placed in EVERY go round, WINNING an unprecedented 6 of 10 rounds. She again won the World Champion title in 1981.

In 1983 Lynn quit competing in order to be home with her two daughters. She was able to maintain contact with barrel racing by training horses and by doing clinics. Both of her daughters grew up barrel racing and both won the AQHA World Championship in Senior Barrels.” Ironically both of them won it at the age of 13. She currently conducts state of the art barrel racing clinics using a unique timing system that breaks down the patterns into seven segments.

Lynn and Murray were quick to see the advantages of FORAGE FIRST for the sport of barrel racing. They started feeding the program in 2004 and have recommended it ever since. They attended the Equine Nutrition in the 21st Century Seminar for veterinarians at Texas A&M University in January, 2006 in order to be better spokespersons for the concept.

Lynn has written articles that have appeared in nearly every horse publication that appeals to Barrel Racing including Barrel Racer News, Barrel Horse News, Turn Magazine, Horse & Rider, Horse Illustrated, and Quarter Horse News. She and Murray also publish a bi-monthly DVD Magazine called The Practice Pen. Owning their own video production company gives the McKenzies a heads up advantage and allows them to provide invaluable information to their subscribers at a very affordable cost. All those years of filming barrel races and clinics has given Murray the equipment and technical ability to undertake and produce this project. Combined with Lynn's unsurpassed ability to develop, design, and teach barrel racing techniques and products makes this project sure to be a success. Information about FORAGE FIRST feeding programs will now be added to the training and equipment information already offered on The Practice Pen. www.lmbarrelracing.com

European Performance Horses
Gerd and Sarah Reuter
 European Performance Horses is an elite riding establishment, specializing in Grand Prix horses, located in Barboursville, Virginia. Owners Gerd and Sarah Reuter live and work on the premises with a full-time staff and working students. They specialize in breeding, boarding, sales, training, and showing Grand Prix horses of all disciplines. The Reuters also host clinics.

Gerd is a US Dressage Federation Gold and Silver Medalist who holds the German Gold Riding Certificate and actively competes in Dressage through Grand Prix level, the highest level of competition.
Sarah is a USDF Silver and Bronze Medalist and received the American Warmblood Society 2004 Breeder of the Year and 2003 Virginia Director of the Year awards. She also competes in Dressage through Intermediaire level. click here to read more            www.europerformancehorses.com




Live to Ride Horses

Live to Ride Horses with Jenny Lance of ‘No Fences Horsemanship’ in Athens, OH.
Jenny is a certified Kathy Huggins trainer (Kathy is a John Lyons certified trainer) and has completed various training sessions with Josh Lyons, Julie Goodnight, Curt Pate, and Stacy Westfall.

“We believe that a Trail Horse IS a Performance Horse and we want to help you get there with our horse training clinics! Your life may depend on your partnership and your horse's responses to your cues!” Jenny Lance http://www.livetoridehorses.com/

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