Training your horse with play and precision
Here’s how play and precision can work together to create the outcomes you desire. In my experience, there are riders who love to play and riders…
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.
Protect His Dark Coat
Help keep dark coats from fading this summer with these nutrition tips. Summer is here, and the rich dark coat your horse sported during the…
Caring For Your Blind Horse
How to adapt yourself and your farm for a blind horse. Are you adopting a horse that’s blind or going blind? When dealing with vision-impaired equines,…
Chakras And Your Horse
Chakras aren’t just for humans – horses have them too! Many of us are familiar with chakras, either through studying holistic healing modalities, or from…
Quantum Mechanics & Your Horse
You may not think quantum mechanics and horses go together. One trainer explores this link to help horses become healthier and more balanced. Understanding the…
Saddle Fit: Old vs. New
How old-fashioned static saddle fit differs from dynamic saddle fit for the moving horse. Three different metal parts used in riding come in close contact…
Grooming & Fly Products
A professional groom’s guide to selecting grooming and fly products. I’m often asked which grooming products should be used for this, that and the other.…
Signing A Boarding Contract
A detailed and thorough boarding contract is a must for any facility. Everyone who boards even just one horse should have a written boarding contract.…
All About Slow Feeding
Slow feeding isn’t just for easy keepers. More and more people are looking into slow feeding as a way to offer their horses forage. But…
Top 10 equine body language postures
The top ten equine body language postures you should pay attention to. Observing our horses can bring great pleasure and peace, but if we’re paying…
Lowdown On Liniments
Understanding how liniments work, and what to look for when selecting one for your horse. For years, amateur jumper Carey Kriedler tried a variety of…
Using Wasps To Control Flies
Fly parasites are a natural non-invasive way to help manage pesky fly populations. Flies and horses (well, horse manure!) go hand-in-hand. Good management of your…
