Making the Barefoot Transition
What exactly is barefoot transition? Barefoot transition is the phase after pulling shoes when the horse rebuilds and restores his hooves, achieving a level of…
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.
What You Need to Know About Vaccines
To explain this controversial issue of vaccines so you can make an informed decision for your horse, EW turned to one of the foremost authorities…
Hooves and Balance: Making the Connection
When Jennifer’s mare came up lame, her veterinarian recommended rest and anti-inflammatory medication. After a few weeks, the horse seemed sound so Jennifer resumed riding.…
Reducing Stress in Horses
In today’s world, stress is a part of everyday life – for us and our horses. Fortunately, there are some wonderful alternative therapies that can…
Theft
Every day, horse theft affects unsuspecting owners like Robert Lyn-Kee-Chow. In Robert’s case, an open barn door was the first clue something might be wrong.…
Checking your horse’s manure
It’s not exactly a fun activity, but checking your horse’s manure on a regular basis is a good way to keep an eye on the…
3 steps to a healthy senior horse
Promote health and longevity in your senior horse with these simple steps. Although a little slower now, your senior horse can still enjoy an excellent…
Arnica For Riders
A couple of years ago, I was walking a friend’s large German shepherd. I foolishly had Sasha’s leash wrapped around my hand. When she suddenly…
Trailer Loading
It’s not uncommon for women to arrive at one of my courses with their husband driving the horse trailer, unloading the horse for them, then…
Behind-the-scenes with a service dog trainer
If you’ve ever wondered how service dogs do what they do, here’s a behind-the-scenes look from a former assistance service dog trainer. As a service…
Nutraceuticals for animal arthritis
Medications aren’t only way to manage arthritis. From chondroitin to yucca, these nutraceuticals can work on many levels to relieve discomfort and improve mobility in…
How to toilet train your cat
Is it truly possible to toilet train your feline companion? Yes…as long as you use the right approach and have plenty of patience. Imagine not…
