It’s elemental – the metal horse
The Five Elements Theory is a significant part of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and has been in use for thousands of years. It is believed that…
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.
Saving the gentle giants
Big horses have even bigger hearts. And so does the team at Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue. Though she grew up on a small Warmblood…
Demystifying lead changes
Are you and your horse getting stuck with lead changes? These tips will get you back on track and set you up for successful flying…
Growing your own medicinal herbs
Learn how you can start your own medicinal herb garden and which herbs are best for your horse. Before horses were domesticated, they roamed free…
Horses, Clean Water & Riparian Buffers
As stewards of our equine land, it’s important that we do our part to protect local creeks and rivers from pollution. On horse properties, two…
Music for your Horse
Learn how music can benefit his well-being. The horse is one of nature’s musicians. We see equines move to music during dressage routines, and as…
Controlling parasites with magnetism and the moon
Did you know you can effectively control parasites with magnetism and the moon? Trust us, it’s not lunacy! A chemical dewormer is by nature and design a…
Natural solutions for your fly problem
Does your farm have a fly problem? Here are five natural fly control tips that actually work. What if you could create a “fly-free zone”…
Spirulina for horses
Advocates of spirulina claim this superfood is so nutritionally complete that one can live on it alone and be completely healthy. Here’s how it can…
Chinese Medicine and the equine tongue
Your horse’s tongue can tell you more about his health and well-being than you may think! Have you ever really looked at your horse’s tongue?…
Support your mare with balanced nutrition
Balancing nutritional deficiencies can help improve her happiness and comfort. Your mare cannot help being cranky at times, especially if she’s not receiving the balanced…
Is your horse claustrophobic?
All horses, by nature, are claustrophobic to some degree. Understanding why your equine partner reacts this way will help you develop a program to make…
