June 2016 – Mid Month Update Holistic Horsekeeping How to have a healthy happy horse =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* In This Issue: 1. The Best Horse Temperament for a Fearful Rider 2. Five Element Resources =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* 1. The Best Horse Temperament for a Fearful Rider Fear can be an issue at some point for almost any rider. Fear … Continue Reading »
Summer is here and that means lots of outside fun – trail rides, picnics, vacations, road trips, swimming, rafting and all the fun in the sun things you like to do. But these activities won’t be much fun or won’t happen at all if you are plagued with constipation or diarrhea. You don’t have to … Continue Reading »
June 2016 Speak to your Horse with Feel and Timing Holistic Horsekeeping How to have a healthy happy horse. Volume 21, Number 6 =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* In This Issue: 1. Speak to your Horse with Feel and Timing 2. Learn More About Horse Temperament Typing =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* 1. Speak to your Horse with Feel and Timing Horses are … Continue Reading »
Madalyn Ward, DVM shares her answers to specific holistic horse care questions from clients. To see more questions and answers on real holistic horse care situations check out the Horse Health Hotline postings and our Holistic Horsekeeping and Horse Harmony Facebook pages. Q – I am somewhat confused about all the brouhaha about Omegas. I … Continue Reading »
May 2016 – Mid Month Update Holistic Horsekeeping How to have a healthy happy horse =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* In This Issue: 1. Case report – How the Metal Formula Helped Cooper 2. Five Element Resources =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* 1. Case report – How the Metal Formula Helped Cooper Cooper is an 8 year old, Metal temperament, Quarter horse. Cooper … Continue Reading »
You know when you are stressed out and are probably familiar with the feelings that let you know you are stressed, but did you know your brain can also get stressed out? When we are stressed, the body releases cortisol that can affect memory and interfere with other cognitive functions. Cortisol is especially detrimental to … Continue Reading »
Madalyn Ward, DVM shares her answers to specific holistic horse care questions from clients. To see more questions and answers on real holistic horse care situations check out the Horse Health Hotline postings and our Holistic Horsekeeping and Horse Harmony Facebook pages. Q – I bought a 4 yr old Morgan gelding 6 months ago. … Continue Reading »
April 2016 – Mid Month Update Holistic Horsekeeping How to have a healthy happy horse =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* In This Issue: 1. Trooper – A traumatized Water horse 2. Five Element Resources =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* 1. Trooper – A traumatized Water horse Trooper came to the Joyful Horse rescue program a very scared horse. He had been acquired after … Continue Reading »
If you are looking for a powerful natural way for boosting immune system function, take a look at medicinal mushrooms. They aren’t some new fad. Oh no, mushrooms have been used in Chinese medicine and by many ancient cultures for thousands of years. Mushrooms are a type of fungi and they have their own unique … Continue Reading »
April 2016 3 natural ways to help your horse overcome sweet itch Holistic Horsekeeping How to have a healthy happy horse. Volume 21, Number 4 =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* In This Issue: 1. 3 natural ways to help your horse overcome sweet itch 2. Learn More About Horse Temperament Typing =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* 1. 3 natural ways to help your … Continue Reading »
Madalyn Ward, DVM shares her answers to specific holistic horse care questions from clients. To see more questions and answers on real holistic horse care situations check out the Horse Health Hotline postings and our Holistic Horsekeeping and Horse Harmony Facebook pages. Q – I have a 17 year old Appaloosa who has a tumor … Continue Reading »
March 2016 – Mid Month Update Holistic Horsekeeping How to have a healthy happy horse =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* In This Issue: 1. How to help a Fire horse handle stress 2. Temperament Type Consults =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* 1. How to help a Fire horse handle stress My 24 year old Fire horse has had a rough start to this … Continue Reading »
With our hectic, busy schedules, long to-do lists, and just trying to keep ahead in the game of life, it’s no wonder 40 million Americans have an anxiety disorder and 20 million have mood disorders. If you are in either of these categories or just find yourself stressed out or in a bad mood much … Continue Reading »
March 2016 4 steps to do if your horse gets a viral infection Holistic Horsekeeping How to have a healthy happy horse. Volume 21, Number 3 =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* In This Issue: 1. 4 steps to do if your horse gets a viral infection 2. Learn More About Horse Temperament Typing =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* 1. 4 steps to do … Continue Reading »
Madalyn Ward, DVM shares her answers to specific holistic horse care questions from clients. To see more questions and answers on real holistic horse care situations check out the Horse Health Hotline postings. Q – I am curious to know if there are any recommendations for a more holistic approach to prevent sand colic… if … Continue Reading »
February 2016 – Mid Month Update Holistic Horsekeeping How to have a healthy happy horse =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* In This Issue: 1. Horse Temperament: Is your horse’s job big enough? 2. Holistic Horsekeeping Consults =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* 1. Horse Temperament: Is your horse’s job big enough? Sasha, our beautiful Great Pyrenees, went to a new home before we made … Continue Reading »
Not only does getting inadequate amounts of sleep make you a grump, but it also affects many of your cognitive functions such as memory, concentration, attention and ability to problem solve. This makes you less productive as well as just not much fun to be around. Lack of sleep can also be a dangerous thing … Continue Reading »
February 2016 Finding your horse’s nutritional sweet spot Holistic Horsekeeping How to have a healthy happy horse. Volume 21, Number 2 =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* In This Issue: 1. Finding your horse’s nutritional sweet spot 2. Learn More About Horse Temperament Typing =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* 1. Finding your horse’s nutritional sweet spot Remi went to a new, wonderful home this … Continue Reading »
Madalyn Ward, DVM shares her answers to specific holistic horse care questions from clients. To see more questions and answers on real holistic horse care situations check out the Horse Health Hotline postings. Q – I have a question regarding a puncture wound that my 10 year old gelding is still recovering from. He got … Continue Reading »
January 2016 – Mid Month Update Holistic Horsekeeping How to have a healthy happy horse =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* In This Issue: 1. Horse Temperament – Why boundaries matter 2. Special Horse Harmony Offer =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* 1. Horse Temperament – Why boundaries matter Why does one horse get pushy, one get sullen and another flighty when they are all … Continue Reading »