Factors Influencing the Equine Microbiome and How to Support It
No feet, no horse. This old saying says it all, and can be extended to gut health as well. In fact, I would dare say:…
Tag: laminitis
Rehabbing a laminitic horse — the natural way
Support your laminitic horse through the healing process with a natural approach — it’s affordable and effective! In the past, a severe case of laminitis…
Top 12 equine emergencies
We asked specialists from Colorado State University Equine Field Service to shed light on the top emergencies they come across in equine ambulatory medicine. Learn…
Study confirms exercise benefits for dieting horses
We know that exercise is important, but this new study confirms exactly how it can benefit dieting horses. Is your horse overweight? A new study…
Managing hidden sugars in your horse’s diet
Pasture grazing is often considered one of the most natural sources of nutrition for a horse. While this is largely true, both lush pastures and…
Taking an integrative perspective with laminitis
Understanding how an integrative approach can be used to diagnose and successfully treat laminitis. Laminitis is a frustrating disease commonly encountered by equine practitioners. In…
Integrative treatment of Equine Endocrine Disease — 4 case examples
These four case studies show successful treatment of endocrine disease with homeopathy and veterinary spinal manipulation (“chiropractic”). In horses, the main endocrine diseases are Cushing’s…
Laminitis — case study
If dealing with laminitis and founder in your horse is starting to feel hopeless, MdF’s successful rehabilitation may give you some inspiration and new ideas…
Managing your horse’s laminitis or founder
When an equine athlete experiences an episode of laminitis or founder, it can be a very painful experience. Fortunately, there’s new technology that can help.…
Pasture Planning – Beyond Grasses
With careful planning and management, incorporating trees in and around pasture areas can provide numerous aesthetic, environmental, and even equine health benefits. Shade Trees Shade…
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…
Hoof Bruises
Hoof bruises can look alarming, but may not be a reason to worry. The equine hoof is a marvelous piece of anatomy. It is made to…
