Equine scratches – is your horse high risk?
Is your horse more likely to have scratches than another? Learn what predisposes her to this escalating skin reaction, and what you can do to…
Category: Horse Health
Helping your horse heal — naturally!
Inspired by nature and backed by science, Purica offers wholesome supplements that promote whole body health in horses. In the late 1990s, brothers Jason and…
Donkeys may provide a natural tick repellent
A new study reveals that donkey secretion could be resistant to a certain species of ticks. The sebaceous glands of horses and donkeys emit an oily…
Support your foal’s weaning process with the right diet
Weaning a foal can be a stressful experience, but it doesn’t have to be. As your foal finds his independence, support his diet (and your…
Antioxidant support for your equine athlete
How free radicals affect performance horses, and why antioxidant supplementation plays such an important role in preserving good health. Oxidation is a normal metabolic process…
Is your mare getting the nutrition she needs?
What the equine body needs and what we think it needs can be two different things. Fortunately, there’s a test that can help. The effects…
Maintaining horse well-being in an Equine-Assisted Learning setting
Horses in Equine-Assisted Learning environments do so much to improve the welfare of humans – but these programs can take a toll on the horses’…
Checking your horse’s hay and haylage
Hay and haylage are a vital part of your horse’s diet, so it is important to provide optimal quality. Learn how to evaluate your forage…
Revisiting how we understand equine parasite control
When it comes to intestinal parasite control, caretakers often look to de-wormers as a first line of defense. However, you may be doing more harm…
Choosing hemp products for your horse
One of the newer trends we’re seeing in holistic animal care is the use of hemp products. Being an informed consumer will help ensure you’re…
Equine Leaky Gut Syndrome – how stress puts your horse at risk
Take a look at how exercise, diet and other stressors can affect the health of your horse’s gut permeability. Leaky gut syndrome refers to a range of…
Understanding myofascial release for horses
Myofascial release is gaining traction as an integral part of equine healthcare. Learn about fascia and its role in protecting the inner structures of your…
