Protecting your horse from sun exposure
Too much sun exposure can put your horse at risk of skin and eye damage, as well as cancer. Here’s how to protect him from…
Category: Horse Health
Acupressure for senior horses
In conjunction with regular activity, this gentle acupressure session will help keep your horse mobile well into her senior years. There are many more senior…
Rehab Techniques
When you are bringing a horse back from any type of injury or illness, common health related rehab tasks become a daily necessity. Some of…
Talking with Dr. Hannah Evergreen
Dr. Hannah Evergreen talks Lymphedema, drooling and bug bites with EW readers to help shed some light on some common equine problems. Q: I have…
9 Steps to Running a Successful Clinic
Some of my favorite horse related memories are of clinics I’ve attended, and those I’ve organized myself. Putting together a clinic, whether on a large…
Checking Vital Signs
You may be trained in first aid and CPR but when it comes to horses, the procedures are a bit different. Knowing how to check…
Therapeutic Horsewear
There are several types of therapeutic materials available today for your equine friend. Each has its own pros, cons, and various applications. As most therapy…
Genes and hooves — what’s the connection?
A look at how your horse’s genes affect the health of his hooves, and what you can do to ensure they reach their full genetic…
Natural Advice from Dr. Joyce Harman
Equine Wellness readers ask holistic veterinarian Dr. Joyce Harman for some natural remedies and tips. Q: I recently purchased a 16-month-old paint colt and he…
Allergy Alert
Food sensitivities and food allergies are becoming more prevalent, but by following some basic guidelines and knowing the risks, your equine companion may never have…
Safety Tips for Your Horse
We all want to keep ourselves and our horses as safe as possible. Think you’re up-to-date on all the safety measures? Check out our list…
Top 5 Tricks for Nixing Show Nerves
It goes without saying that when you are heavily invested in something, you care a lot about how it turns out. But this same care,…
