Which vaccinations should you give your horse?
Which vaccinations you give your horse, and how often, depend on the individual animal, your location and other circumstances, including overall health. As we’ve discussed…
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.
Choosing the Right Trimmer
With the natural hoof care movement growing by leaps and bounds, many horse guardians are seeking out a barefoot trimmer. But just as in all…
The bitless revolution
What’s the most important piece of equipment for controlling your horse? Most riders would say the bit tops the list. Bits of one type or…
Clicker training for better manners
Better manners are just a click away! Clicker training is an effective and easy way to create precise and clear communication between you and your…
Headaches in Horses
We’ve all seen horses throwing their heads up when our hand approaches. This behavior is commonly referred to as being “head shy”. It’s often assumed…
Equine Dental Problems 101
Each horse is unique and may experience different dental problems. There are, however, some common issues you should be aware of. Sharp points These common…
Proper Dental Care For Your Horse
When Mary’s veterinarian offered to float her gelding’s teeth as part of his spring check-up, she readily agreed. The vet spent the next 15 to…
Natural Supplements for Your Horse
There are many natural supplements and beneficial ingredients for your horse. You just have to do your research, know what is lacking in your area…
Training Tips for Gaited Horses
As I travel around the country teaching clinics, I often see people trying to make gaited horses gait way before they’re ready. Instead of giving…
Pasture-Associated Laminitis
What exactly is pasture-associated laminitis, and why does it occur? This past spring, as I drove by emerald green pastures on my way to work,…
Viruses and vaccines: avoiding over-vaccination
Being aware of the common viruses that affect horses, and what your equine’s risk factors and options are, is your best line of defense against…
Intuitive Understanding of Your Horse
As a horse lover, it’s important to have a basic intuitive understanding of the nature of horses – what they look for in a leader,…
