Selecting a saddle pad
Your saddle pad is meant to give the horse’s back comfort and protection. But with so many choices out there, how do you know which one is…
Author: The AW Academy Team
AW ACADEMY is a natural extension of our 25 years of experience publishing Animal Wellness, Equine Wellness and Innovative Veterinary Care Journal. We believe that everyone has a responsibility to care for animals to the best of their ability utilizing the most natural and minimally invasive means possible. We feel strongly that it’s better to promote a preventative healthy lifestyle for our pets instead of taking a wait-and-see approach. We also fiercely advocate for the quality of animals’ lives, supporting animal rescues and welfare organizations both financially and through our editorial.
Retraining the trailer-trashing horse
Does your horse paw, kick, or thrash around while he’s in the trailer? This destructive behavior, also known as trailer-trashing, can be can be reshaped…
Pilates for riders — postural awareness and support
Good posture is essential to good riding, and it prolongs the health of your back! Pilates can help you achieve and maintain correct posture in…
Adventures in endurance riding
How a dare led one woman and her new horse to start their journey towards one of the most challenging rides in endurance – the…
Companionship for your horse
If your horse is coming off an injury, or can’t be turned out with other horses, he might be feeling a bit lonely. Take a…
Living in a Paddock Paradise
The Paddock Paradise system provides horses with a more natural lifestyle. We all would like our horses to lead happy, healthy lives. To achieve this,…
Chiropractic care for neurologic issues in horses
“Neurologic” doesn’t have to be scary. Everything has its roots in the nervous system. Take a look at how chiropractic care can help with nervous…
Holiday treats for your horse
These apple butter crunch bars are healthy, delicious, and easy to bake – and they make the perfect holiday treats for your horse! Everybody loves special holiday…
Cushing’s syndrome (PPID) in horses – an update – part 1
As the number of horses with Cushing’s continues to rise, we need to keep building on our understanding of the disease, as well as how…
Preserving America’s wild horses
Elisa Wallace demonstrates how one person can have a big impact in the effort to bring awareness to the challenges facing our wild horses. America’s…
Clicker training for the food-distracted horse
Turn your horse’s obsession with spring grass into a reinforcement opportunity by using clicker training and focusing on what you want from him. It’s spring,…
Taking your dog to work?
7 suggestions for safety and etiquette in the dog-friendly workplace. Taking your dog to work is a win-win situation for both of you. He gets…
