Feeding your horse’s gut microbiome
Keeping the equine microbiome healthy involves feeding an appropriate diet, and when necessary, adding a supplement that offers a variety of active prebiotic ingredients. Unlike…
Category: Horse Health
Crookedness in horses: nature vs. nurture
Working to achieve straightness — and combat crookedness — will support health and longevity in your horse’s riding career. Like people, horses have a preference…
Chiropractic care for equine health and performance
Chiropractic care helps keep your horse’s nervous system functioning smoothly — and that’s important for all aspects of his well-being and ability to perform. The…
Checking your horse’s digital pulses
A bounding pulse in your horse’s digital artery can be a warning sign of pain or inflammation in the hoof. Learn how to find and…
Today’s horse care
It’s time to take a fresh look at the industry standard. When it comes to horse care, we are often faced with conflicting information. This…
Homeopathy for equine skin conditions
When selecting homeopathic remedies for your horse’s skin conditions, deciphering the nature of his symptoms is key. Conventional medical treatments are disease-based. Homeopathic treatments are…
Stringhalt in horses: A holistic approach to treatment and care
The underlying causes of stringhalt remain poorly understood. A whole horse perspective can offer insight into better understanding and addressing this mysterious condition. “Stringhalt” is…
Reiki for equine trauma
How to create a Reiki Space to help heal the traumatized horse. Almost all horsepeople help their equine partners get through some kind of trauma…
Eating like a horse
Your horse’s health depends not only on what he eats, but how he eats! I often think of horses as the whales of the prairie.…
Barn safety – it’s important for you, too!
Working with horses can be rewarding and enjoyable, but barn chores can take a toll on your body over time. These essential barn safety strategies…
Biosecurity: designing the protected equestrian facility
Preventing the spread of disease is a constant concern among equestrians, especially at busy barns where horses are always coming and going. Here are some…
Equine West Nile Virus in Oklahoma
In October, the Equine Disease Communication Center reported that Oklahoma confirmed its third case of West Nile Virus in a horse for 2017. Transmitted to…