Holistic Horse Health: The Buzz From the Barn
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Madalyn Ward, DVM shares her answers to specific holistic horse care questions from clients.
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Holistic Horse Health: The Buzz From the Barn
Madalyn Ward, DVM shares her answers to specific holistic horse care questions from clients. Client #1: Q – I bought the Probios for my horse as there was no equine-specific product at the health food store. I found a couple of interesting-sounding products online but couldn’t follow the links to order them. I found information … Continue Reading »
Holistic Horsekeeping Newsletter October 2014
October 2014 Holistic Horse Health: Three ways to know if your horse has a bruise or hoof abscess Holistic Horsekeeping How to have a healthy happy horse. Volume 19, Number 10 =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* In This Issue: 1. Holistic Horse Health: Three ways to know if your horse has a bruise or hoof abscess 2. Engage With … Continue Reading »
Holistic Horse Health: The Buzz From the Barn
Madalyn Ward, DVM shares her answers to specific holistic horse care questions from clients. Client #1 Question – Q – I have an Appaloosa who seems to always be itchy… I can’t see anything wrong with her and she is a healthy horse! But she always has itchy back legs! Today when we were out … Continue Reading »
Holistic Horsekeeping Newsletter September 2014
September 2014 Holistic Horse Health: Is your horse stocking up? Holistic Horsekeeping How to have a healthy happy horse. Volume 19, Number 9 =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* In This Issue: 1. Holistic Horse Health: Is your horse stocking up? 2. Help Spread the Word About Holistic Horse Care =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* 1. Holistic Horse Health: Is your horse stocking up? … Continue Reading »
Holistic Horse Health: The Buzz From the Barn
Madalyn Ward, DVM shares her answers to specific holistic horse care questions from clients. Q – How do you know if multivitamins and minerals are synthetic? I give my equines Horse Tech’s Red 7 (multivitamin and mineral) and Glanzen 3 (for hooves and coat). Do you know if they are synthetic and unnecessary if I … Continue Reading »
Holistic Horsekeeping Newsletter August 2014
August 2014 Holistic Horse Health: Three different causes and treatments for scratches in horses Holistic Horsekeeping How to have a healthy happy horse. Volume 19, Number 8 =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* In This Issue: 1. Holistic Horse Health: Three different causes and treatments for scratches in horses 2. Help Spread the Word About Holistic Horse Care =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* 1. … Continue Reading »
Holistic Horse Health: The Buzz From the Barn
Madalyn Ward, DVM shares her answers to specific holistic horse care questions from clients. Q – “I have a question about using the New Earth Essentials Blend. The bottle states that humans should take 1 tsp. but I thought you told me my horse should also receive 1 tsp. per day? Are we just starting … Continue Reading »
Holistic Horsekeeping Newsletter July 2014
July 2014 Holistic Horse Health: Three Steps to Avoid Spring/Early Summer Coughing in Horses Holistic Horsekeeping How to have a healthy happy horse. Volume 19, Number 7 =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* In This Issue: 1. Holistic Horse Health: Three Steps to Avoid Spring/Early Summer Coughing in Horses 2. Help Spread the Word About Holistic Horse Care =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* 1. … Continue Reading »
Holistic Horsekeeping Newsletter June 2014
June 2014 Holistic Horse Health: Can Your Horse Benefit from Nitric Oxide? Holistic Horsekeeping How to have a healthy happy horse. Volume 19, Number 6 =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* In This Issue: Holistic Horse Health: Can Your Horse Benefit from Nitric Oxide? =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* Holistic Horse Health: Can Your Horse Benefit from Nitric Oxide? For many years now I … Continue Reading »
Chia Seeds Benefits for Your Horse
Ever since I was introduced to chia seeds benefits many years ago as a feed for horses, I am completely sold on them as a whole food source that gives me consistent results. I have used flax seeds and oil, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, black sesame seeds, rice bran, coconut oil and soy oil, but … Continue Reading »
Holistic Horsekeeping Newsletter May 2014
May 2014 Holistic Horse Health: Could Your Horse Have Kidney Problems? Holistic Horsekeeping How to have a healthy happy horse. Volume 19, Number 5 =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* In This Issue: Holistic Horse Health: Could Your Horse Have Kidney Problems? =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* Holistic Horse Health: Could Your Horse Have Kidney Problems? This is a very in depth article but … Continue Reading »
Holistic Horsekeeping Newsletter April 2014
April 2014 Holistic Horse Health – Arthritis in Young Horses Holistic Horsekeeping How to have a healthy happy horse. Volume 19, Number 4 =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* In This Issue: Holistic Horse Health – Arthritis in Young Horses =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* Holistic Horse Health – Arthritis in Young Horses It is not unexpected to have an older horse with stiff … Continue Reading »
Tips to Keep your Laminitis or Laminitis-prone Horse Healthy this Spring
If your horse is currently not experiencing any symptoms of laminitis, making sure he is healthy and ready for warmer weather and greener pastures can prepare him for the coming season. If your horse has laminitis symptoms already, then there are precautions you can take. 1. Check Weight and Insulin Levels – Overweight horses and … Continue Reading »
Holistic Horsekeeping Newsletter March 2014
March 2014 Holistic Horse Health: Is Your Horse Ready for Spring? Holistic Horsekeeping How to have a healthy happy horse. Volume 19, Number 3 =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* In This Issue: Holistic Horse Health: Is Your Horse Ready for Spring? =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* Holistic Horse Health: Is Your Horse Ready for Spring? Yesterday it was 36 degrees, windy and raining … Continue Reading »
Holistic Horse Health: Is Stress Affecting Your Horse’s Liver?
Last month we talked about how stress can cause ulcers in horses and this month I want to talk about how stress in horses can affect liver function. Liver health is essential for proper digestion, sugar metabolism, hormone production and detoxification. Stress and liver health are connected through the hormone, insulin. Occasional stress will strengthen … Continue Reading »
Holistic Horse Care: Acupressure for Sweet Itch
If you have ever had a horse suffer with sweet itch you know the misery it causes. Acupressure for sweet itch can be part of a holistic health care program to treat this frustrating condition. About Sweet Itch Sweet itch is caused by a sensitivity to the bites of tiny, flying gnats. Topical insect repellants, … Continue Reading »
Horse Temperament: Cody, a Silly Shao Yang
Cody was bought as a jumping prospect off the track. He had a lot of talent but he was not a consistent winner. As a Shao Yang horse temperament(Fire/Wood), Cody could be volatile and unpredictable when out of balance. I could certainly see how this affected his career as a racehorse because working on Cody … Continue Reading »
Holistic Horse Care: Kidney Problems
Kidney problems in horses probably happen much more often than we realize. Low back pain is a classic symptom of kidney problems in people. In horses low back pain can easily be attributed to other more common problems such as hock soreness or overwork. A good holistic horse care program will include appropriate horse feeds … Continue Reading »
Holistic Horse Health: The Vital Force
One of the biggest differences between conventional and holistic medicine is belief in the vital force. What is the vital force? The title “vital force” is often used by homeopathic practitioners but it goes by many names depending on the healing modality. The term “prana” is used in ayurvedic medicine, chi or qi in Traditional … Continue Reading »