Identifying Insects
Learn to recognize and understand the top four insects that can put the “bite” on your horse – and on you! They may be small, but…
Author: Animal Wellness Academy
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.
Rider Nutrition And Hydration
Competitive riders always ensure their horses are looked after at shows, but often neglect their own nutrition and hydration during the day. Here’s how to…
An Equi-Bow Success Story
How a student of Equi-Bow, a unique healing technique, helped a lame, easily- spooked horse become a champion. I met Dara and her horse Roch…
Balancing your horse’s calcium and phosphorus
Deciphering the correct balance between calcium and phosphorous doesn’t have to feel like a bad math class flashback! As we start this discussion of the…
Barefoot Police Horses
Follow the journey of one mounted unit as they took their patrol horses from shod to barefoot. Did you know that every single horse in…
Feeding For Allergies
Pollen, bugs, mold…they’re everywhere. A little nutrition knowledge can go a long way to lessening your horse’s allergies. This time of year is especially challenging…
All About Free Jumping
Free jumping can be a fun and beneficial way to enhance your horse’s training and development. Free jumping, if done correctly, provides fantastic benefits to…
Understanding Your Hay Analysis
So you took steps to get your hay crop analyzed. That’s good. But what do the results mean for your horse? Your horse’s hay should…
Healing A Rescue Horse
Do you share your life with a rescue horse, or one that has suffered trauma? Gentle yet powerful flower remedies can assist in bringing him…
Holistic skin remedies for horses
The skin is like a window on the body, and its health reflects what’s going on within. A holistic and proactive approach is the best…
Herd Integration For Foals
Modern breeding practices mean many foals are improperly socialized and unfamiliar with herd etiquette. Here’s how to help an unsocialized horse integrate comfortably into a…
Herd Bound Behavior – Part 2
Herd bound behavior is a common and challenging issue. But increasing your awareness of herd dynamics and developing a more effective leadership role can help…
