Help your horse handle vaccinations
There are times when you will need to vaccinate your horse. Knowing how to support him and his immune system will help prevent side effects.…
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.
Overseeding pastures
The thought of seeding pastures may seem preposterous – after all, grass just grows! But for stressed or overgrazed pastures, overseeding may be just what…
Massage therapy for the arthritic horse
Arthritis doesn’t just affect your horse’s joints. Because he compensates in other areas of his body as well, pain and discomfort can occur there too.…
Essential oils for the anxious horse
Essential oils are a natural, effective way to help alleviate stress and anxiety in our equine friends. Horses can experience anxiety in many situations –…
Equine uveitis
Uveitis in horses can be difficult to diagnose, but early detection is important in order to preserve your horse’s eyesight. To say a horse has…
Training your horse – how curiosity plays a part
An attitude of curiosity is of vital importance to your horse’s trainability and willingness to learn. Let’s take a look at how you can nurture…
Acupuncture for the cold-backed horse
A sore back is a common complaint in horses, and can occur for a variety of reasons. Acupuncture can be a helpful therapy for the…
Heart disease in horses
Heart disease may not occur in horses as often as other health conditions, but the effects can be devastating when it does. Take a look at…
Teaching your horse to handle a rope
Getting your horse used to having a rope thrown around is a helpful trust-building tool that helps teach your horse not to panic in certain…
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…
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…
