In college my friends and I used to joke about the fact that we never listened to our bodies. We ate when we were tired, and we slept when we were hungry. As a result, we didn’t have as much energy we would have liked for, well, doing whatever people did in college [you fill … Continue Reading »
You are what you eat, so if you eat well then you should be feeling pretty smug, right? Right … but you could be doing more for your health. If you eat organic, get regular exercise, and feel healthy, you might ask, “Why bother?” when it comes to enzymes for digestions. After all, you are … Continue Reading »
I don’t know about you, but sometimes when I read a health article I get lost within the first couple of sentences. I’m relatively intelligent, but how many people can give you an instant definition of terms like: >>oxidative damage >>free radicals >>antioxidants You might know that all three of these things are related and … Continue Reading »
The phrase “readers are leaders” does not just apply to the business world. I believe everyone should read so God can lead them to make informed choices in all areas of life. There are several reasons why I believe people don’t read. With the invention of the internet and the 24 hour news cycle, it … Continue Reading »
If your horse was a dog, would she be a Border Collie? If your horse is speedy, high-energy, courageous, talented, and virtually unstoppable … and definitely needs help channeling her energy productively, then she would probably be a Border Collie! And if your horse has Border Collie characteristics, then she is probably a Water/Fire or … Continue Reading »
Whatever happened to $2 hay in the field? Alfalfa in my area is now $23 a bale and a sack of feed that cost $10 not so long ago is now closer to $20. Not to mention the price of fuel. With these numbers in mind I decided to start a horseman’s wealth section of … Continue Reading »
Does your Fire horse occasionally have a meltdown? My Fire mare,Cerise, sure had one yesterday. Cerise is typical of this horse temperament type, sensitive and emotional. Things have been a little hectic at my house with five baby goats being born in the last week. The latest triplets have had a hard time nursing and … Continue Reading »
Most of the horsemen and women I know are amazingly tough. We don’t get too upset by minor ailments. Injuries are expected when you deal with 1200 pound animals that can bite, strike, kick, stomp, trample, mash or launch you into space in the blink of an eye. Yet, tough as we are we can … Continue Reading »
If your horse was a dog, would he be a Dachshund? If your horse is impish, mercurial, and can act COMPLETELY differently from day to day, then he very well might be a Dachshund! And if your horse has Dachshund traits, then he is probably a sassy Wood/Fire or Jue Yin temperament type. Giggle over … Continue Reading »
Pigeon fever is a bacterial infection that normally manifests as superficial abscesses. The chest of the horse is the most common location for a large abscess and the swelling resembles the chest of a pigeon. The condition normally shows up in the dry summer months when the bacteria is picked up from the dirt by … Continue Reading »
The Earth horse temperament does not enjoy strenuous work but when healthy he is not lazy. Some of the most successful performance horses I have known have been the Earth horse temperament. Not to mention the consistent lesson horses that work for hours each day without complaint. The Earth horse temperament can appear lazy because … Continue Reading »
Punkin, my Jue Yin (Wood/Fire), horse temperament was the star at my osteopathy class. Osteopathy is a system of medicine that focuses on raising the vitality of the horse by restoring his mobility. In the mind of an osteopath, any area where 2 or more structures come together is a joint and every joint must … Continue Reading »
Many moons ago, when I was still in vet school, I worked at a racehorse training barn. I learned many cutting edge techniques working at this farm. One of them was a crude form of “auto-sanguinous” therapy. This basically meant drawing 60cc of blood from a horse’s jugular vein, and then immediately injecting that blood … Continue Reading »
Fear is the emotion that goes with the Water horse temperament. When a Water horse is out of balance they can become fearful to the point of being dangerous. A Water horse is very high energy and when this energy is combined with fear explosive outbursts can occur. Signs of fear in the Water horse … Continue Reading »
Imagine my surprise when I read an article in the Wall Street Journal comparing the gut intelligence to that of the brain. I was introduced to this concept years ago when I read the great book, Molecules of Emotions, by Candice Pert. As it turns out, your horse’s gut is smart and any holistic horse … Continue Reading »
If your horse was a dog, would she be a Jack Russell Terrier? If your horse is the ultimate competitor, a tad stubborn (often to the point of rebellion), and a bold and capable athlete … then your horse might very well be a Jack Russell Terrier. And if your horse has Jack Russell Terrier … Continue Reading »
Watching the health of a senior horse decline is not only difficult to bear, but is also avoidable. Taking certain easily-managed steps to care for your senior horse holistically can mean the difference between suffering and enjoyable old-age. When considering your senior horse, be sure to assess nutrition, teeth, stress, metabolism and organ function. Then … Continue Reading »
As I was finding yet one more use for my empty algae containers I got to thinking. Since I started on a holistic horse health program about 20 years ago my favorite blue green algae has been one of my most consistent recommendations as a feed for horses. Blue green algae has been part of … Continue Reading »
If your horse could have anything for Christmas what would it be? Find out in our latest YouTube video on the 12 Days of Christmas. Check it out! If you cannot view the video above, please click this link: Horse Harmony’s 12 Days of Christmas If you missed our fun videos on the other four … Continue Reading »
I have been waiting for my Nubian doe, Dixie, to deliver for 6 weeks now. I got all excited when she first started to make a bag and then learned that first kidding goats start getting ready a long time before they are due. This is the opposite of maiden mares, who often don’t bag … Continue Reading »