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. Client 1: Q – How do you feel about using Quest dewormer for encysted small strongyles? Are they a concern in a … 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 – Two years ago when my 20-year old donkey shed in the spring, she lost 1/2 of the hair on her … Continue Reading »
Whether you are just getting started with horses or have been caring for them for years, here is a nice diagram on the basics. I, of course, like to see horses barefoot whenever possible, but wanted to share this infographic submitted by a reader as it does contain a lot of basic holistic horse care … Continue Reading »
Guest Post by Ashly Snell Taking care of your horse during cold weather often demands a different set of requirements than warmer weather. When the wind starts to howl and the temperatures begin to drop, keep these tips in mind so your horse can be well cared for: Shelter: First, horses can benefit from having … Continue Reading »
March 2015 Pros and Cons of Using Sand as Bedding Holistic Horsekeeping How to have a healthy happy horse. Volume 20, Number 3 =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* In This Issue: 1. Pros and Cons of Using Sand as Bedding 2. Mentoring Program at Holistic Horsekeeping =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* 1. Pros and Cons of Using Sand as Bedding Sand is my … Continue Reading »
Madalyn Ward, DVM shares her answers to specific holistic horse care questions from clients. Q – I am looking for some ideas. Two of my horses broke a panel and then pushed open the door to the tack room where the feed is kept this afternoon. We were gone at work and did not find … Continue Reading »
February 2015 – Mid Month Update Holistic Horsekeeping How to have a healthy happy horse =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* In This Issue: 1. Horse Temperament: 3 Top Supplements for the Hot Wood Horse Temperament 2. Mentoring Program at Holistic Horsekeeping =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* 1. Horse Temperament: 3 Top Supplements for the Hot Wood Horse Temperament The Hot Wood horse temperament … Continue Reading »
Madalyn Ward, DVM shares her answers to specific holistic horse care questions from clients. Q – Is coconut oil good for horses? A – Coconut oil is great for most horses. I would offer it and see how your horse likes it. Nice thing about foods is we can let the horse tell us what … Continue Reading »
January 2015 – Mid Month Update Holistic Horsekeeping How to have a healthy happy horse =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* In This Issue: 1. Horse Temperament: 3 Top Foods for the Water Horse Temperament 2. Mentoring Program at Holistic Horsekeeping =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* 1. Horse Temperament: 3 Top Foods for the Water Horse Temperament The Water horse temperament type is a … Continue Reading »
January 2015 Make a New Year’s Resolution with Holistic Horsekeeping Holistic Horsekeeping How to have a healthy happy horse. Volume 20, Number 1 =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* In This Issue: Make a New Year’s Resolution with Holistic Horsekeeping =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* Make a New Year’s Resolution with Holistic Horsekeeping Happy New Year to all! This year I encourage you to … Continue Reading »
Madalyn Ward, DVM shares her answers to specific holistic horse care questions from clients. Q – Is it safe to use Diatomaceous Earth on horses as an anti-parasitic? If so, how much and how often? A – I tried Diatomaceous Earth for parasite control years ago and it was not effective. It might work in … Continue Reading »
December 2014 – Mid Month Update Holistic Horsekeeping How to have a healthy happy horse =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* In This Issue: Horse Temperament: 3 Top Supplements for the Metal Horse Temperament =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* Horse Temperament: 3 Top Supplements for the Metal Horse Temperament The Metal horse temperament is generally an easy keeper who assimilates nutrients well. The organs … Continue Reading »
December 2014 Holistic Horse Health: 3 Important Things to Consider when Feeding a Young Horse Holistic Horsekeeping How to have a healthy happy horse. Volume 19, Number 12 =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* In This Issue: 1. Holistic Horse Health: 3 Important Things to Consider when Feeding a Young Horse 2. December Store Specials =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* 1. Holistic Horse Health: … Continue Reading »
Madalyn Ward, DVM shares her answers to specific holistic horse care questions from clients. Q – After our discussion Tuesday, I ordered crimped oats, barley & beet pulp (w/out molasses). And I’ve been trying to research appropriate ratios of each. But the research I’m reading once again indicates that oats & barley have an upside … Continue Reading »
November 2014 – Mid Month Update Holistic Horsekeeping How to have a healthy happy horse =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* In This Issue: Horse Temperament: 3 Top Supplements for an Earth Horse =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* Horse Temperament: 3 Top Supplements for an Earth Horse Feeding horses according to their Five Element type is a new, but valuable, concept. In addition to … Continue Reading »
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 »
Guest blog by Larry Hannon AQHA Professional Horseman Certified Horse Temperament Typologist http://larryhannon.com This is one of our colts that was 3 months old when this picture was taken. Bruiser was very ‘Stand Off’, and his mother left her impression on him. I was a good 30 yards from him, and used the zoom on … Continue Reading »
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 »
Guest Blog From Larry Hannon, Professional Horseman Member AQHA Professional Horsemen Madalyn recently published a blog on discerning the true personality/temperament of horses that are so far out of balance that they are almost impossible to ‘TYPE’ correctly. I have run into that same predicament in my clinics, and find that it takes a lot … Continue Reading »
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 »