Body condition and proper feeding
Body condition scoring is a wonderful management tool. It’s easy to learn, and a subjective way to determine the best feeding program for your horse.…
Category: Horse Health
Dry Hooves: Causes and Solutions
“Don’t fall apart over cracked or dry hooves. Instead, take a look at what kind of crack it is and what might be causing it.”…
Pre-Ride Preparation
We warm up before exercise, so why not do a little pre-ride preparation to improve mental focus before a ride? To begin your pre-ride preparation,…
Equine Insulin Resistance
There’s been a lot of hype lately surrounding metabolic disorders. Just as obesity and diabetes are becoming more prevalent in humans, we are seeing similar…
Equine Acupoints
Acupressure, like acupuncture, is based on Traditional Chinese Medicine. It helps direct us in supporting a horse’s health by allowing life-promoting energy, called Chi, to…
Equine Cancer
For humans, the word “cancer” is usually enough to send anyone running in fear. Fortunately, equine cancer is fairly uncommon, but there are a few…
TTouch for Stress in Performance Horses
Horses who are dangerously reactive to loudspeakers and crowd movement, don’t eat or sleep normally, pace the stall, or are nervous in the warm-up ring,…
Thrush
I arrived at the barn late in the day. It was almost feeding time, and the horses were inside. As I walked through the open…
Therapeutic Horsewear
In addition to using your energy and intention to influence the healing abilities of your horse, you can turn to the growing market of therapeutic…
Holistic therapies for better well-being in your horse
Nowadays, there are countless holistic therapies that can be used to improve the health and well-being of your horse, and many are easy to do…
Spinal health in horses
Your horse’s back will inevitably experience issues as he ages. Starting a program that targets spinal health is appropriate whether he’s young or old. Like…
Heat Stress Prevention in Horses
Heat stress is caused by a rise in internal temperature. Exposure to direct sunlight, minimal airflow, high ambient temperatures and humidity along with a long…
