The facts on flax – the value of flaxseed in your horse’s diet
Flaxseed is healthy for humans, but did you know it offers the same benefits to your horse? Flax is a versatile plant that humans have…
Category: Horse Health
Equine gastric ulcers
What do we really know about equine gastric ulcers? For horse caretakers and their veterinarians, gastric ulcers are all too familiar, yet not very well…
Four important things to know about laser therapy
Laser therapy for horses is a drug-free, surgery-free, non-invasive therapy that can be applied to most conditions that are painful, swollen or not healing. Here…
Equine leaky gut syndrome – nutrients for a healthy gastrointestinal tract
A leaky gut allows undesirable molecules into your horse’s body. Here, we highlight nutrients important to gastrointestinal tract (GIT) barrier function and health, including specific…
How to rehabilitate overgrown hooves
Overgrown hooves are a common problem in rescue horses that have not been cared for properly. If you have adopted such a horse, here’s what…
The do’s and don’ts of rehabilitating your injured horse
Injuries happen, and getting your horse back into work as soon as possible depends on implementing and carrying through with a good rehabilitation program. Whether…
Wound care for your horse
Accidents can and do happen – these basic wound care tips for treating your horse will help you be better prepared. Injuries, wounds and lacerations…
Muscle soreness in horses – how to recognize and treat it
Is your horse suffering from primary or secondary muscle soreness? Learn the difference between the two, know what signs to look for, and what the…
Your horse: the frame of his body = the frame of his mind
Learn to use your own body language to shape your horse’s body, so he feels good mentally and wants to be with you. Horses are…
One Planet, One Health – human, equine and ecosystem wellness
When we consider the connections between human, equine and ecosystem health, a more holistic, integrated understanding of wellness emerges. The “One Health” approach is gaining…
How riding surfaces impact the hoof
Your horse’s hooves are resilient and adaptable, and can handle varied riding surfaces – as long as you pay proper attention to basic hoof care,…
Equine leaky gut syndrome
A leaky gut allows undesirable molecules into your horse’s body, adversely affects her nutrient absorption, causes inflammation, and may seriously impair her bodily functions. Does…
