Had a great ride on Cerise today and I credit this to increasing the level of magnesium in her diet. Who would have thought that feeding a horse extra magnesium would make such a difference but for the past several months Cerise has been tense and tight when I worked her. I actually contacted my … Continue Reading »
Earth horses tend to need support for their muscles rather than their joints, and high-quality protein helps the Earth horse temperament develop strong, supple muscles. The goal in feeding the Earth horse is to offer foods or supplements that contain high-quality protein without excess calories. Alfalfa, for instance, is a rich source of protein, but … Continue Reading »
I do intend to get back to talking about horses but the goats have been keeping me very busy lately. My cousin had 5 sets of twins drop in 24 hours and one doe was not doing very well passing her afterbirth. As I was walking back from checking this goat I saw Sally was … Continue Reading »
Sometimes things happen so fast and furious that all a person can do is hang on and survive. That is the way I have felt for the last several weeks. Most of the activity has been good but there have been some low spots as well. Here are the highlights of the last few weeks … Continue Reading »
The weakness of the Metal horse’s digestive tract is the large intestine, and excessive dryness will damage this organ. Impaction colic is the result of dryness in the large intestine so monitoring water consumption is very important. Metal horses also have an extremely high pain tolerance, which can allow a mild impaction to advance to … Continue Reading »
Earth horses tend to need support for their muscles rather than their joints, and high-quality protein helps the Earth horse temperament develop strong, supple muscles. The goal is to offer horse foods or supplements that offer high-quality protein without excess calories. Alfalfa, for instance, is a rich source of protein, but is too high in … Continue Reading »
I pride myself in taking good care of my animals so I was appalled last week when I realized I had a wormy goat crisis on my hands. This came to my attention when I loaned Sissy to a friend who needed extra milk. After Sissy moved to her new home she dropped weight quickly … Continue Reading »
Because the Earth horse temperament has poor digestion and is subject to dampness throughout his body, he needs a lot of immune support. Specifically, dampness and poor digestion can lead to: 1. parasite infestation 2. fungal infections 3. lymphatic imbalances 4. respiratory infections 1. Clearing or Preventing Parasite Infestation in the Earth Horse The Earth … Continue Reading »
I had a conversation with a horse trainer yesterday about horse owner matches. This trainer was commenting that she never gives up on a horse but instead keeps working to find out what the horse needs. Knowing this trainer I am sure this is true and she has a strong set of skills to work … Continue Reading »
Does Your Horse Itch? Natural Solutions That Can Help Bald spots, tails with mohawks, and assorted lumps and bumps … all of these symptoms can be signs of an itchy horse. Unfortunately, all the symptoms of horse itch are usually worse in the summer, when bugs, humidity, and heat all contribute to the problem. Does … Continue Reading »
The Earth horse temperament seems to have the most trouble with assimilation of nutrients. Many Earth horses tend to get overweight, so owners compensate by underfeeding these horses. It is important to feed the Earth horse nutrient-dense foods, but not feed more than 1.5% of their body weight daily. Feeding a horse larger amounts of … Continue Reading »
By circumstances beyond my control I have found myself in the cheese making business. Last year my cousin, Libby, made the cheese but since she lost her husband she has not had the energy. I had milk coming out my ears and the cats refused to drink any more. After failing to find anyone to … Continue Reading »
Food sensitivities in horses are hard enough to deal with but in Bud’s case it turned out he was battling a tumor as well. Bud came to my clinic in June 2009 with a history of severe weight loss and colic symptoms. After observing Bud for some time it became apparent that he was frequently … Continue Reading »
Have you heard the phrase “Life is movement”? In fact, life is dependent on movement and your horses’ ability to freely move his ribs is critical for his physical well-being. In fact, your horse’s ribs are so crucial to your horse’s freedom of movement that they are actually more important than the spine in terms … Continue Reading »
Fire Horse Immune Support Fire horse feeding for immune support includes many of the same products that support digestive health since healthy gut flora is so important for a strong immune system. A poor barrier in the intestinal lining puts extra stress on the immune system so supporting gut health will indirectly support immune health. … Continue Reading »
Hi Everyone, My name is Rosebud’s Last Baby, but my real name is Buddy, and I’m looking for a new human partner in life. Don’t get me wrong … I love my mom and I wish I could do what she wants, which is to go for quiet daily trail rides with short lopes, but … Continue Reading »
The Small Intestine is one of two organs associated with the Fire element, and this organ needs extra support. Fire horses are emotional and suffer from very sensitive digestion and are affected by stress and diet changes. Fire horses also tend toward an acidic pH in their digestive tract. To support the Small Intestine, the … Continue Reading »
Guest post: by Jeannie Choate Summer is blazing here in Texas. There are precautions you can take to make your weekend rides enjoyable. If you work in an air-conditioned area most of the time, you might not realize how quick you can dehydrate and just “give out” while riding. Your horses stay out in all … Continue Reading »
Wood horses are high-energy individuals who love physical challenges, and must be kept active or they will develop bad habits like kicking and biting. Wood horses also tend to become unhealthy if they are not exercised enough. While the Wood horse is not a picky eater, he does have a very sensitive liver and is … Continue Reading »
Water horses need safety and a trustworthy rider. They can be brilliant show horses but panic easily. They perform well in events that call for animation and excitement, and are motivated by cheering crowds. The Water horse possesses a strong digestive system, but because of his high-spirited nature he burns through calories quickly. The challenge … Continue Reading »