Swimming as therapy for your horse
Swimming can help your equine recover faster and with less stress. Swimming is the only aerobic exercise that engages all the body’s systems without requiring…
Category: Horse Health
Treating the cause of your horse’s disease
Treating symptoms rather than the cause of disease may help in the short term, but can negatively affect your horse’s health in the long run.…
Microcurrent therapy
Microcurrent therapy is an age-old practice that uses subtle electrical current to help with a wide variety of ailments and injuries. We all know that “aha!” moment…
How often should my horse see the dentist?
The general rule is that a horse’s teeth should be floated every year. But this may not always apply – your individual horse, as well…
Hoof dressing
Many people love to put hoof dressing on their horses’ hooves – it makes them feel like they are doing something good for their horses,…
Your horse’s hay
Assessing hay types and how they fit his needs. Hay is a major part of a horse’s feed intake. This means particular attention needs to be…
Understanding hoof physiology
You can learn a lot about your horse’s health and background just by looking at his hoof physiology. Can you really learn about your horse’s…
Holistic Veterinary Q&A
Talking with holistic veterinarian Dr. Hannah Mueller. Dr. Hannah Mueller is a 2004 graduate of Oregon State University, College of Veterinary Medicine. She strives to provide…
Homeopathy — remedies of the times
There are times when remedies present themselves over and over again, and you begin to wonder what’s going on. Why this remedy, why now, and…
Meadowsweet
Meadowsweet is a mild yet effective anti-inflammatory herb. It has been used for several centuries to treat body aches and pains, including arthritis and joint…
Does your horse need to detox?
Detox diets are all the rage for people, so it’s no surprise we’re considering them for horses too. Let’s look at when your horse might…
Pilates for riders
Feeling stiff, weak or limited in your riding? Your fitness is just as important as your horse’s! Pilates, is a total body approach to movement, that…
