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There is a lot of discussion these days about carbohydrates, the good and the bad.  In reality, they are all related.  Carbohydrates contain carbon, hydrogen and oxygen in varied chemical relationships. Sugars are the simplest of the carbohydrates and can be simplesugars such as glucose or more complex sugars. Starches are strings of sugars linked together in such a way that most starches can be broken down into glucose by the action of enzymes, primarily amylase. ... Read more

Spring has finally sprung and the greenhouse at Big R of Mead is now open!  Stop in at 15228 N. Newport Highway and check out our selection of live goods.  We have a great selection of vegetable, bedding plants, shrubs, grasses, trees, annuals and perennials from local and national nurseries that will liven up your landscape during the growing season.  Don’t forget your soils, landscaping supplies, yard ornaments and outdoor furniture.  Stop in and see Don, Terri,... Read more

Spring is officially here and you’ve probably got a season full of shows, races, trail rides, and more planned for you and your horse. But before you put your horse back to work, take a minute to think about the importance of conditioning. Conditioning is a huge part of your horse’s health and well being. Taking time to prepare for an event by gradually increasing speed and distance over several weeks is essential to keeping your horse healthy and safe. Conditioning directly... Read more

Adding supplementary fat in your horses’ diet is a great way to provide concentrated calories as well as some other functional benefits to your horse; but what sources of fat are best? Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are a hot topic in human, pet, and equine nutrition alike, and for good reasons.  With such a wide array of information and products out there, it can be confusing and difficult to make decisions, so let’s break down what the omega fatty acids are, and how... Read more