Headaches in Horses
We’ve all seen horses throwing their heads up when our hand approaches. This behavior is commonly referred to as being “head shy”. It’s often assumed…
Category: Horse Health
Equine Dental Problems 101
Each horse is unique and may experience different dental problems. There are, however, some common issues you should be aware of. Sharp points These common…
Digestion in Horses
If stomach Chi is good; prognosis is good. If Stomach Chi is not good; prognosis is not good.” This ancient Chinese saying could not be…
Proper Dental Care For Your Horse
When Mary’s veterinarian offered to float her gelding’s teeth as part of his spring check-up, she readily agreed. The vet spent the next 15 to…
Training Tips for Gaited Horses
As I travel around the country teaching clinics, I often see people trying to make gaited horses gait way before they’re ready. Instead of giving…
Pasture-Associated Laminitis
What exactly is pasture-associated laminitis, and why does it occur? This past spring, as I drove by emerald green pastures on my way to work,…
Viruses and vaccines: avoiding over-vaccination
Being aware of the common viruses that affect horses, and what your equine’s risk factors and options are, is your best line of defense against…
Equine Nutrition: Understanding Labels
Nowadays, marketing strategies can make any supplement or feed seem like the next miracle product. Going by all the claims out there, we should have…
Rhus Tox: Homeopathic Remedy
Troubled by a rash with blistering eruptions? You would most likely turn to the remedy, Rhus Toxicodendron, or Rhus Tox, for relief. This remedy derives…
Back on Track: Healing Heat
Back on Track products work by radiant heat. It is well established and documented that long wave infrared heat radiation has a pain reducing effect and…
The Well-Rounded Horse
When you look back over the centuries, you will find that the most highly educated, reliable and well-rounded horse is always the one used in combat.…
The Key to Equine Longevity
The average lifespan of a horse is typically between 20 and 30 years. Yet feral horses are said to live well into their 30s and…
