Boarding: Maximizing your Situation
If you’re into natural horsekeeping, getting all your needs met in a boarding situation can require quite a bit of planning and forethought, not to…
Author: Animal Wellness Academy
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The Value of a Good Barefoot Trim
What constitutes a correct barefoot trim? This is the most frequently asked question I hear from clients. This question is like a lightning rod for…
How Your Balance Effects Your Horse’s
Most riders spare no expense in caring for their horses, often neglecting themselves in the process. But did you know your own balance and structural…
Traveling Equine Dentistry
At a youthful 55, Cliff Hanna is not a boisterous, good-ol’-boy, slap-on-the-back kinda guy. He is a quiet, watchful man and it suits his profession…
Gait and Foot Patterns
If you’ve ever watched any high level equestrian competition, you’ve probably noticed how harmonious the horse and rider teams appear. You’ve probably also seen how…
TMJ and Equine Balance
Over the last ten years, the horse market has been flooded with medications for gastric ulcers, neurologic diseases, inflammatory conditions and all kinds of other…
How To Help Your Underweight Horse
We hear so much these days about overweight horses and their health problems, that those of us with an underweight horse feel almost fortunate! But don’t…
Nokota: Breed Profile
Athletic, intelligent and sturdy, the Nokota is one of North America’s most distinctive breeds. It’s also one of the rarest. Nokotas are the only known…
Importance of Proper Dental Care
When done properly, equine dental care means more than leveling a wave, removing a hook or taking sharp points off. Horses, like most grazing animals, have…
Ferrell Hollow Farm Senior Horse Sanctuary
Equine Wellness will donate 40% of each subscription purchased using promo code EWA054 to Ferrell Hollow Farm Senior Horse Sanctuary. Ferrell Hollow Farm Location:…
Foal imprinting
An important practice, foal imprinting introduces a newborn foal to everything he’ll encounter in life as if it’s normal and regular and nothing to fear.…
Winter Care for your Horse
There are many steps you can take to ensure optimal winter care for your horse. By the time the cold weather arrives, the sleek coats…
