Tag: equine
Extruded horse feeds pros and cons
Though they’re not for every horse, extruded feeds offer important benefits in some circumstances.
My first experience with extruded horse feed occurred in the early...
A well-fitting saddle connects horse and rider
“A prerequisite for harmony between horse and rider is the pairing of a healthy, mature horse with a practiced, empathetic, sensitive, and well-trained rider....
Evidence-based Chinese herbal therapy for equines
There is a long and vibrant history behind the tradition of using Chinese herbal therapy and therapy modalities in equine medicine.
The use of traditional...
Heavy metal toxicity and chronic renal failure in horses
Exposure to heavy metals such as lead, at any stage of a horse's life, can result in longstanding kidney issues and even chronic renal...
Using osteopathy to diagnose and correct a displaced ovary in the...
A displaced ovary, and the pain from ovarian dysfunction can be addressed through osteopathic treatments to the autonomic nervous and cranio-sacral systems.
Osteopathy is a...
Normal and abnormal equine posture: how PRI can help performance and...
Why should we care about posture in horses? Because it informs us about how their complex neuro-musculoskeletal system is functioning. Recognizing abnormal compensatory postures...
Herb use in sporting horses
Medicinal herbs can be beneficial to the health of sporting horses, but competition rules and regulations may prohibit their use in some cases.
Sporting horses...
Antimicrobial Enzymes – an effective alternative to antibiotics
Have you considered holistic alternatives to treat antibiotic-resistant superbugs? Learn about the positive benefits found in antimicrobial enzymes.
Sir Alexander Fleming’s discovery of penicillin nearly...