Five Elements of Chinese Medicine
Each horse embodies common physical and behavioral characteristics of the Five Elements of Classical Chinese Medicine (CCM). By understanding how Five Elements and their patterns…
Category: Horse Nutrition
Fats
Everywhere you turn these days, people are talking about fats. More specifically, essential fatty acids or EFAs. Flax-based cereals jump out at us from the…
Holistic Advice from an Expert
No stranger to holistic equine medicine, Dr. Kelli Taylor is a native western Washingtonian who grew up cultivating her love of horses from a very…
Hempseed Oil for Horses
“Dietary fats are required to facilitate absorption of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K, and as a source of the essential fatty acids (EFAs)…
Feeding Your Horse Naturally
By getting back to a more natural feeding program, you can give your horse a new lease on life and allow her to reach her…
Thuja and Your Horse’s Immune System
Some vaccination is necessary to protect your horse from infectious disease, but it can also cause unpleasant side effects. Homeopathy, in the form of Thuja…
Feeding your horse for immune system health
There are many ways to stimulate your horse’s immune system. It can be done with drugs or natural substances. But the success of either depends on…
Olive Leaf: A Little Goes A Long Way!
Would you believe that the leaf of a beautiful Mediterranean tree could significantly alter the future of antibiotics? It could very well be true. Behold…
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…
The First Rule of Feeding
We love our horses and want only what’s best for them. If you own a horse, you are ultimately responsible for his well-being, which includes…
Slow Feed Nets
Slow feeding is quickly being accepted as a commonsense way to feed horses, as it comes closer to how nature intended. This healthier system regulates…
Peppermint – Good tasting and good for your horse!
All the mints, including peppermint, are among the oldest herbs used for medicinal purposes. Peppermint was cultivated by the Egyptians and is mentioned in Icelandic…