Though it’s often confused with acupuncture, acupressure involves no needles, making it an easy, effective tool to use in everyday life with horses. TCM views the body as a whole, integrated system with mind, body, and spirit all being connected, and one of the foundational beliefs is that a life force, known as chi,…
Bringing your horses home to your own property after boarding them somewhere else is a dream for many horse owners. Before you make the big move, there are some things to consider to prepare for a smooth transition.
Fencing
If your property is already set up for horses, you may be…
While some people just remove the shoes and hope for the best, it’s better to dive into the world of barefoot prepared.
Barefoot horses must be supported with the right diet, the right trim, movement, and even varied footing, such as hard ground, sand, or gravel. Conversely, horses who are…
but then all of a sudden, bam (literally!)—your gelding cuts his head in the trailer. Or maybe your mare comes up with a puffy fetlock. Or gets a gunky eye. Or develops a hoof abscess. I’m sure you get the picture. . .
Accidents and illnesses often strike without warning,…
Many equestrians live for the summer months; it brings longer days and warmer nights but with that comes the most dreaded insects of all time, flies! Flies are that annoying little creature that can cause much seeming healthy horse’s massive health issues; one being habronemiasis* or more commonly referred…
Rubbed manes and tails, bumps or welts on your horse’s neck or abdomen, skin rubbed raw from scratching, scratching, scratching. No one likes to see their horse suffer like this! Your vet may prescribe steroids or topical creams, but when those don’t relieve the itching, what’s a horse owner…
