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…
Category: Horse Health
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,…
Good Health Checklist
Wellness is more than the absence of disease. It’s a vitality of body, mind, and spirit. To be in good health is also to have…
Treatment for Emergency Injury
When it comes to injuries, it’s always best to be prepared. If you or your horse sustain an emergency injury during riding, following these tips…
4 Tips to Successful Hoof Soaking
When it comes to successful hoof soaking, there are a few steps you can take to ensure everything goes smoothly: 1. Plan for success Naturally,…
Soft Hooves
Equine Wellness Magazine talks to an expert to get to the bottom of the term soft hooves. EWM: What do people mean when they say…
Hoof Essentials: To Shoe or not to Shoe
There are many important questions when it comes to hoof health. How do I choose the right farrier? To shoe or not to shoe? How…
Probiotics: the good bacteria
Learn more about probiotics — the bugs you do want in your horse’s life. Although many people in the horse world use the term probiotic,…
Preparing for cold weather
The vision of horses frolicking in a fresh blanket of powdery snow brings a smile to any horse lover’s face. Devoid of bugs and unrelenting…
