It is hard for many owners to see their horse as stressed and even more true for pet owners. This is a hard concept to grasp for some reason but likely stems to our perception of what stress is, attempting to relate our lives to theirs. […]
Alfalfa. One of the most important sources of whole food nutrition for the horse but often overlooked or easily dismissed for many reasons. In most cases of health and lameness problems in the horse, what is required by the body to heal and recover is food,
Tension and stress. It is all around us in society and likely in our bodies, but it is just as apparent in the equine community. Tension is a response by the body of the horse to a stressor, and this physiological response can impact their health
Digestive health in the horse is one of the most important contributors to their overall health on many levels. Keeping your horse’s digestive microbiome healthy and balanced will greatly contribute to their metabolic function, digestive ability, and proper utilization of foods to gain nutrient value. When
Many horse owners seek help or assistance for their horses, regarding their health or soundness. This is to be expected and those that they seek advice from include their veterinarians, but also for many there are nutritionists, and even fewer they seek counsel from true herbalists.
The aging process and associated decline in health impacts the horse, dog, and cat just as much as it impacts us as humans. It is an interesting process when you truly look at it and while most would state that the process is inevitable and cannot
Aging & Disease in the Horse, Dog, and Cat; Modifiable? Read More »
When it comes to aging in any species, ultimately the point is to have more quality of life than quantity. This applies to the horse as well and is relevant in today’s equine industry. It is possible to have both quality and quantity of life in
How long do you give a supplement to your horse? That is a good question and one that we receive frequently. The truth is that there are many variables involved and it is dependent upon what supplement you are giving to your horse. It is also
In the first part of this article series, I discussed equine metabolic syndrome and the true underlying causes. Then, I went into the first aspects of true management or treatment of EMS, to benefit your horse now and into the future. The goal of this article
The metabolic horse or better known today with the acronym, EMS, implying equine metabolic syndrome. The condition or syndrome, as it truly is, has become a catch phrase of sorts in the equine community and with veterinarians alike, being diagnosed in almost every horse with four
The Metabolic Horse; Where to Begin with Treatment? Read More »
