Refresh your barn windows and doors
There’s nothing like the warm rays of sun and fresh scents of summer to bring on a barn refresh or renovation in your equine facility.…
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.
Horse Trailer Emergencies
Roadside emergencies are always a BIG worry when you’re driving a horse trailer. Know how to be PREPARED – just in case! Most of us…
Buying Insurance on Your Horse
Find out what to take into consideration when determining your horse’s individual needs when it comes to purchasing insurance. As a longtime barn manager, Amanda…
Preparing your horse’s muscle strength for show season
Muscle issues can easily sidetrack a horse in training. The good news is they don’t have to. Muscle is by far the largest organ system…
Running Wild: The Life of Dayton O. Hyde
An interview with Running Wild director Suzanne Mitchell on the life and legacy of Dayton O. Hyde and the Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary. A…
Tips to improve rider nutrition
Are you notorious for eating poorly at horse shows, or grabbing a fast food meal while rushing to the barn? These rider nutrition tips can…
How to teach your horse self-carriage
Developing self-carriage at the most basic level will help your horse maintain it through more advanced movements. When a horse is balanced and maintaining himself…
Correcting your horse’s muscle imbalances
Detecting and correcting muscle imbalances is integral to injury prevention. “Balance” is a hot topic in the equine world. We have balanced riding, balanced nutrition,…
Guard against giardia in dogs
Lakes, streams and ponds can host giardia, a troublesome parasite. If you’re taking your dog on vacation near water this summer, help protect him by…
Warm water therapy for dogs
Warm water therapy relies on the healing properties of water to help with the rehabilitation process. My friend Yvonne Garst always wanted a Bernese mountain dog…
Coping with the grief of losing a pet
Grief has many meanings. When we lose a pet, grief can take a physical, cognitive, behavioral, social, spiritual, and philosophical toll. Grief is what you…
The power of medicinal mushrooms for your pet
Did you know medicinal mushrooms can have a powerful affect on your pet’s health? Mielle was diagnosed with a bleeding hemiangiosarcoma of the spleen. The…
