Herbal liniments for sport horses
Liniments are externally-applied treatments that can be adapted for a variety of situations. Learn when and why to use liniments – and what herbs to…
Category: Horse Nutrition
Milk thistle for liver health
The benefits of milk thistle are well-proven for both horses and humans. Add some to your horse’s daily ration for better liver health! It’s time…
Digesting fiber
Digestion involves extracting nutrients from a food base by breaking the food down into its component parts and absorbing them. But there’s one major nutrient…
Elastic therapeutic tape
Proven for human athletes, elastic therapeutic tape it’s now being developed for horses. The premise behind elastic therapeutic tape is based on a simple theory.…
Growing your own medicinal herbs
Learn how you can start your own medicinal herb garden and which herbs are best for your horse. Before horses were domesticated, they roamed free…
Spirulina for horses
Advocates of spirulina claim this superfood is so nutritionally complete that one can live on it alone and be completely healthy. Here’s how it can…
Support your mare with balanced nutrition
Balancing nutritional deficiencies can help improve her happiness and comfort. Your mare cannot help being cranky at times, especially if she’s not receiving the balanced…
All About Salt
Understanding and meeting your horse’s electrolyte needs. You know your horse needs salt. But what kinds of salts, and how much does he really need…
Celery Seed: A Must-Have Ayurvedic Herb
If you or your horse are struggling with the challenges of the colder months this year, consider reaching for celery seed. Winter is upon us, and…
Holistic veterinary advice
Q: What is the best way to draw out a hoof abscess? I am receiving conflicting advice from the professionals who work on my horse.…
Probiotics 101
Keep your horse’s GI tract in balance with probiotics. You’ve probably heard of probiotics, but what are they really? How do they work, and most…
Healthy holiday treats for horses
These tasty holiday treats will be a big hit around the barn, and the best part is they’re good for your horse! Don’t stress over…
