Bitless Bridles in Dressage
Can you do dressage in bitless bridles? This is a very common question asked by competitive riders. The answer is yes. Many people do, and…
Category: Horse Health
TCM For Strong Immunity
DEFENSIVE CHI – A TCM PERSPECTIVE Long before people knew what a germ was, ancient Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) doctors knew that the human and…
Vaccines and titer testing — an update
Which vaccines does your horse really need, and how often? National guidelines for animal vaccines have been around for more than a decade. So why…
Does your horse have a hoof deficiency?
Here’s how to determine the cause of your horse’s hoof deficiency, so you can fix the problem before it worsens. I have worked with horses…
Insulin resistance – Part 1
Unfortunately insulin resistance, metabolic disorders and even laminitis are far too common in today’s horses. Most horse people have heard these terms but what do…
Natural Hoof Care is Becoming the New Standard
It’s happening in our backyards and beyond; horses are running and working on their own bare feet. There has been a steady increase in demand…
Phospholipids
Depending on where you live, you’re more likely to bathe and hose off your horse in summer and early fall. It is possible to keep…
Feeding horses with PSSM
Learn why low carbohydrate and low glycemic index feedstuffs, combined with frequent small meals is the best feeding program for horses with PSSM. Polysaccharide Storage…
Prevent Colic with Acupressure
Unpredictable and seemingly so difficult to prevent, colic is the most dreaded, far-too-common occurrence in a horse’s life. You know how the scenario goes: in…
Warts
What causes warts on a horse’s mouth, and how do you treat them? Equine Wellness turned to an expert for the answer. Warts are caused…
Fly control with Wasps
Wasps are a natural non-invasive way to help manage pesky fly populations. Flies and horses (well, horse manure!) go hand-in-hand. Good management of your barn and…
Marshmallow (Althea officinalis) for horses
Take a look at how marshmallow can benefit your horse’s health. Most people think of marshmallow as a children’s sweet. And the confection was originally…
