Lameness in your equine partner
When it comes to lameness in your horse, you need to know what to watch out for. Here are some tips for developing your eye.…
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Colic prevention
Colic is a scary situation. But there are ways to prevent it, and things you can do for your horse to make him comfortable while…
Herbs for your horse’s skin
Herbs and essential oils have many naturally-occurring properties that make them well-suited for addressing a range of skin conditions in horses. It’s a pretty safe…
Using Reiki to support your senior horse
Discover how Reiki meditations can enhance your senior horse’s health journey. If you’re lucky, your horse will live to a ripe old age. Along with…
Feeding your horse’s gut microbiome
Keeping the equine microbiome healthy involves feeding an appropriate diet, and when necessary, adding a supplement that offers a variety of active prebiotic ingredients. Unlike…
Crookedness in horses: nature vs. nurture
Working to achieve straightness — and combat crookedness — will support health and longevity in your horse’s riding career. Like people, horses have a preference…
Saddle fit and girth choices – the two go hand in hand!
The girth directly affects saddle fit. Here’s how to find one that works for your horse. The girth is the most important saddle accessory because…
Mini therapy horses helping people
Though small in stature, the mini therapy horses at this organization make a big difference helping children and adults through challenging times. Many of us…
The pros and cons of extruded feed
Though it’s not for every horse, extruded feed offers important benefits in some circumstances. My first experience with extruded feed occurred in the early 1990s. I had an…
Animal communication – finding the missing horse
How animal communication helped locate a missing Fjord pony stuck on the side of a cliff. Anyone who has had a horse go missing knows…
Improving feel and connection with Centered Riding Basics
“Your arms and hands, from the shoulder joints to the tips of the fingers and through the reins, belong to the horse.” Sally Swift As…
The Story of Kate
“The Story of Kate” This sweet true tale was the winner of the Canadian Horse Defence Coalition’s first-ever short story contest. By Lillian Tepera Editor’s…
