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…
Category: Horses
Listen: Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Thanks to Finn, I listen even more carefully when my wonderful horse has “something to say”. You’ve heard of therapy horses, but how about saviour horses?…
Horsemanship tip #87 – Chewing gestures
Horses make many communicative chewing gestures with their mouths. They will begin to lick and chew, sometimes opening their mouths, while at other times keeping…
Insulin resistance – Part 1
Unfortunately insulin resistance, metabolic disorders and even laminitis are far too common in today’s horses. Most horse people have heard these terms but what do…
Natural Hoof Care is Becoming the New Standard
It’s happening in our backyards and beyond; horses are running and working on their own bare feet. There has been a steady increase in demand…
Phospholipids
Depending on where you live, you’re more likely to bathe and hose off your horse in summer and early fall. It is possible to keep…
Feeding horses with PSSM
Learn why low carbohydrate and low glycemic index feedstuffs, combined with frequent small meals is the best feeding program for horses with PSSM. Polysaccharide Storage…
Healing your Horse
Sometimes a special horse comes into your life. Perhaps he’s been rescued from abuse or neglect, has sustained a significant injury, or has simply been…
Ranger to the rescue
It’s usually clear why a horse finds his way to our sanctuary – abuse, neglect or injury lead him to our door. Or maybe he’s…
Prevent Colic with Acupressure
Unpredictable and seemingly so difficult to prevent, colic is the most dreaded, far-too-common occurrence in a horse’s life. You know how the scenario goes: in…
Warts
What causes warts on a horse’s mouth, and how do you treat them? Equine Wellness turned to an expert for the answer. Warts are caused…
Fly control with Wasps
Wasps are a natural non-invasive way to help manage pesky fly populations. Flies and horses (well, horse manure!) go hand-in-hand. Good management of your barn and…
