Chiropractic care for mares and foals
Did you know that the best time to do chiropractic on a foal is as least nine months before conception? This provides him with the…
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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…
Heat and Cold Therapy
Heat and cold therapy are the“go-tos” for soft tissue injuries. Find out which you should use, and when. There’s nothing new about heat and cold therapy.…
Equine Headshaking Syndrome
Equine Headshaking Syndrome can be extremely painful and debilitating. Here are some things you should know, and how to help your horse. All horses shake…
Protein — the misunderstood nutrient
Many people equate protein with energy, but it has many other important functions as well. Horses require five main classes of nutrients to survive. These…
Product That May Save Your Horse’s Life
There are many types of colic, but it seems the main one we often face is impaction colic. To save time and pasture space, we…
Arthritis – A Holistic Approach Part 1
Understanding the causes and diagnosis of arthritis. Arthritis is a diagnosis no horse owner wants to hear. It conjures up negative images of lifelong lameness,…
Functional Conformation
We often think conformation is genetic, but did you know environmental factors can also play a role? Many people look for a horse that has…
Let’s Look at Anhidrosis
If your horse loses his ability to sweat, it can have a serious impact on his health. Here’s what you need to know. We often…
Preparing your horse’s muscle strength for show season
Muscle issues can easily sidetrack a horse in training. The good news is they don’t have to. Muscle is by far the largest organ system…
Correcting your horse’s muscle imbalances
Detecting and correcting muscle imbalances is integral to injury prevention. “Balance” is a hot topic in the equine world. We have balanced riding, balanced nutrition,…
Hydrotherapy For Your Equine Athlete
Understanding why and how this simple yet effective therapy works. For many years, veterinarians, trainers and other equine enthusiasts have used water as a therapy…
