Kinesiology tape for horses
Kinesiology tape is not just for people, horses can benefit from it too. Find out how it works and where you can learn to do it…
Category: Horse Health
Slow feeding: a more natural way to feed hay
The slow feeding movement has gained great momentum over the past few years as more and more people (and horses!) discover its benefits. Feeding hay…
TTouch for digestive health
These gentle, non-invasive exercises can offer your horse relief from minor digestive issues, improve his digestion, or reduce his discomfort while waiting for the vet…
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…
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…
