Massage therapy for the arthritic horse
Arthritis doesn’t just affect your horse’s joints. Because he compensates in other areas of his body as well, pain and discomfort can occur there too.…
Category: Horse Health
Essential oils for the anxious horse
Essential oils are a natural, effective way to help alleviate stress and anxiety in our equine friends. Horses can experience anxiety in many situations –…
Equine uveitis
Uveitis in horses can be difficult to diagnose, but early detection is important in order to preserve your horse’s eyesight. To say a horse has…
Acupuncture for the cold-backed horse
A sore back is a common complaint in horses, and can occur for a variety of reasons. Acupuncture can be a helpful therapy for the…
Heart disease in horses
Heart disease may not occur in horses as often as other health conditions, but the effects can be devastating when it does. Take a look at…
Pilates for riders — postural awareness and support
Good posture is essential to good riding, and it prolongs the health of your back! Pilates can help you achieve and maintain correct posture in…
Chiropractic care for neurologic issues in horses
“Neurologic” doesn’t have to be scary. Everything has its roots in the nervous system. Take a look at how chiropractic care can help with nervous…
Holiday treats for your horse
These apple butter crunch bars are healthy, delicious, and easy to bake – and they make the perfect holiday treats for your horse! Everybody loves special holiday…
Cushing’s syndrome (PPID) in horses – an update – part 1
As the number of horses with Cushing’s continues to rise, we need to keep building on our understanding of the disease, as well as how…
Quick tips for winter wellness
Whether your winters are damp and rainy or snowy and cold, ensuring winter wellness for your horse means taking steps to help him endure the…
Barefoot performance horses
It’s been a longstanding tradition to shoe performance horses – whether they be racehorses, dressage horses, jumpers, endurance horses, or reiners. As more riders realize…
Navigating equine health industry regulations
Equine health professional laws and regulations vary widely depending on where you live, and that makes it difficult to determine who can practice which therapies. Here…