Fungal Damage
Fungal damage is the preliminary cause of serious hoof problems. “No hoof, no horse” is the motto of the American Farrier’s Association, and no wonder. Some…
Category: Horse Health
Maximizing the Benefits of Research for Growth and Development of the Horse
When it comes to breeding the importance of sound management and health practices play a key role in building a solid foundation toward a horse’s…
Understanding Homeopathy
The number one question I am asked by those who are new to homeopathy is, “What will the medicine do?” The simple answer is that…
Top 3 herbs for heart health
Preventing heart issues with supportive herbs can make a big difference in his health and performance. Your horse’s circulatory and cardiovascular system is very complex,…
Balancing Nutrients
You can’t balance his diet perfectly all of the time. Ensuring he absorbs as many nutrients as possible will help make sure he gets what…
Wearable PEMF
Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF) puts healing right on the injury. Like human athletes, performance horses sometimes experience painful injuries to their musculoskeletal systems. These…
Omega-3s From Fish Oil
Fish oil supplements can provide your horse with the essential Omega-3s he needs. Horses need Omega-3 fatty acids. Cell membranes contain these important nutrients, including…
The Attraction of Magnetic Therapy
Magnetic therapy has been around for over 2,000 years, and can offer enhanced healing benefits for your horse. Type “magnetic therapy” into a search engine, and…
How to make grooming enjoyable
Grooming is about much more than presentation. Here’s how to keep your horse looking great and enrich your relationship… naturally. Some horses hate grooming. They…
Food for your horse’s eyes
These foods and herbs can help keep your horse’s vision sharp. We have a general idea of what to eat to benefit our own eyes,…
Functional Conformation
We often think conformation is genetic, but did you know environmental factors can also play a role? Many people look for a horse that has…
My Gentle Barn- Book Review
By Lauren Kearney “You don’t understand. I’m not saving the animals; they’re saving me.” Nobody really understood Ellie Laks. She was the crazy girl…
