Holistic Veterinary Advice
Talking with Dr. Heather Mack Q: Several times a year my horse gets fairly swollen through his jowl area. This typically happens in the spring…
Category: Horses
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…
What’s in your winter wardrobe?
Depending on where we live, many of us have had to endure cold winter weather for generations. Your winter wardrobe may be in need of…
Can Your Horse Do Yoga?
“Yoga with horses?” “What’s that?” “Can horses even stretch?” This is what I often hear when people discover what I do. I realize it may…
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…
The Evolution of Equine Nutrition
History allows us to learn from the past and never forget where we came from. This applies to horse owners too. In fact, it led…
Western Saddle Fit
Saddle fitting has become a hot topic lately, and for a very good reason – riders are beginning to realize that if a horse is…
Equine Mental Health
Even though we spend a great deal of time making sure our horses are physically at their best, it is also our responsibility to consider…
Communication: Horse Whispering
Good horse people have mastered communication with horses and have been talking with them and hearing what they say for thousands of years. However, recently with…
Miniature Horse Therapy
Using animals as therapeutic conduits for people in need has become a labor of love for Veronique Matthews, a cancer survivor in Austin, Texas. Veronique…
Keys to Natural Horsemanship
Communication, understanding and mutual respect are the foundations of natural horsemanship, and far more powerful than mechanical force or intimidation. By following some basic principles,…
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,…
