An acupressure session for senior horses
Help your senior horse cope with the uncomfortable side effects of aging with this gentle acupressure session. “The ole gray mare, she ain’t what she…
Category: Horse Health
Protecting your horses from the smoke
Due to the tragic wildfires spreading across the west, many caretakers are struggling to protect their horses from smoke inhalation. Stimulating these acupressure points can…
How myofascial release can help your horse
Myofascial release is an alternative therapy that’s being used more regularly to help horses with mobility issues. Find out how it works, and why you…
Quick guide to welcoming a new horse
Adopting a new horse? This quick guide will ensure he adjusts to his new environment as smoothly as possible. Bringing home a new horse is…
Understanding Developmental Orthopedic Disease in your horse
Learn to recognize the signs of Developmental Orthopedic Disease (DOD) so you can help your young horse before it’s too late. Developmental Orthopedic Disease (DOD)…
Natural solutions for your horse’s allergies
Horses react with allergies to many of the same irritants we do. Fortunately, there are a number of natural ways to defend against them! Allergies…
Natural dust control for horse caretakers
Dust control is an important part of maintaining the cleanliness of your barn, arenas and round pens – and the health of you and your…
How to help your horse cope with dry weather
Your horse’s ability to tolerate dry weather is largely affected by her temperament type. Once you determine this, you can take steps to help her…
Best practices for monitoring a horse’s weight
Worried your horse is too heavy or thin? Here are a few easy ways to keep track of his weight to ensure he stays in…
Understanding your horse’s gastrointestinal tract
Have you ever wondered what happens after your horse takes a bite of hay? Gaining a better understanding of her gastrointestinal tract will help you…
Achieve greater mobility with the Pelvic Clock
Combat stiffness in your hips, improve pelvic mobility, and develop a better seat with this simple exercise. This lesson, commonly referred to as the “Pelvic…
4 uses for therapeutic taping
Whether you work with high performance horses or retired seniors, therapeutic taping has numerous uses and benefits. These days, a wide range of adjunct therapies…