Acupressure for senior horses
In conjunction with regular activity, this gentle acupressure session will help keep your horse mobile well into her senior years. There are many more senior…
Author: Animal Wellness Academy
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Good Footing for Hoof Health
Many factors contribute to hoof health, including diet, trimming and movement. For the most part, these are universal around the world. But footing, another important…
Rehab Techniques
When you are bringing a horse back from any type of injury or illness, common health related rehab tasks become a daily necessity. Some of…
Therapeutic Hoof Boots
As the barefoot approach grows by leaps and bounds, the demand for hoof boots is also skyrocketing. In Volume 2, Issue 1, we reviewed the…
Traveling With Your Horse
Whether you’re heading to an endurance ride or a vacation cabin in the mountains, the following travel tips will ensure a safer, calmer and healthier…
Talking with Dr. Hannah Evergreen
Dr. Hannah Evergreen talks Lymphedema, drooling and bug bites with EW readers to help shed some light on some common equine problems. Q: I have…
Melanie Bowles
“The purpose of life is to live a life of purpose.” These words are etched on the very heart and soul of Melanie Bowles, and…
Groundwork exercises for success
These four exercises are simple to incorporate into your groundwork routine, and will help keep your horse sharp during the off-season. Learning how to read…
Retiring your horse
Retirement isn’t just for older horses. Here’s how to tell when it’s time to stop working your equine, and how to make the transition as…
Talking with Dr. Heather Mack
Dr. Heather Mack talks thyroid problems, healing and respiratory issues with EW readers to help shed some light on some common equine concerns. Q: My…
Riding Etiquette
The warm-up ring at a show can be a particularly interesting place to navigate. Given all the nervous horses and riders, and the general air…
9 Steps to Running a Successful Clinic
Some of my favorite horse related memories are of clinics I’ve attended, and those I’ve organized myself. Putting together a clinic, whether on a large…
