White Horse Wellness, LLC

14/02/2025

Happy Valentine’s Day from us & a few of our WHW Ambassador horses! 🐴💕

Tag your Barn-Bestie-Valentine in one of these! 🫶🏻

12/02/2025

While your toes & feet may be one of the first things to get cold, this is not a problem for your horse! There are no muscles below the knee, so the cells in the leg require less blood circulation. This means they lose less heat! ❄️

With only tendons, ligaments and bones supporting these lower limbs, this makes injuries in these areas harder to heal. They require specialized care to restore function and prevent further damage!

🌱 Fascia Relief: By relieving tension and improving circulation, fascia relief supports the body’s natural healing process.
🌱 Cryotherapy: This method helps reduce inflammation, boost blood flow, and speed up recovery by aiding cellular repair.

If your horse is dealing with a tendon or ligament injury, early intervention is crucial! Reach out to schedule a session & give your athlete the care they need to stay strong and sound.
Pictured is a Deep Digital Flexor Tendon injury

10/02/2025

you know your horse deserves to be spoiled this Valentine’s Day! & so do you 😉 WHW has you covered with gift ideas!

tag your significant other below to give them a hint!

09/02/2025

Sunday Funday 🤣
Comic by Leslie E. Bowen

08/02/2025

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✨ Be the girl who fixes another girl’s crown (Cowboy Hat) without telling the world it was crooked…. ✨

06/02/2025

Pretty yucky outside today! 🥶 Here are some tips to help with traction in these icy conditions! Be safe out there!

➡️ Whichever method you use be sure to test it with your own feet. Sometimes adding something on top of ice, like straw for example, actually makes it MORE slippery. Try not to use hay, straw or fresh shavings as they are more likely to slide across the surface rather then help with grip.

⚠️ HOWEVER if you do have a horse that is down in an icy area, a very thick pile of clean shavings can help them get on their feet!

05/02/2025

Let’s go girls 💃🏼 Post your favorite girl in equine sports below! ⬇️


WHW Ambassador Kassi Shirk 🫶🏻

04/02/2025

We were happy to be a part of the Just A Small Town Ranch show series and sponsor a buckle as well! It is inspiring to see all our local small businesses come together to support the series!

Be sure to check out the businesses on this list & return the support to them 🫶🏻

03/02/2025

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Trust is everything. Buster & Sheryl McLaury - Horsemen and Clinicians

02/02/2025

Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow and predicts six more weeks of winter.. but horse owners know the real sign of spring 😎

31/01/2025

Dealing with rain & just above freezing temps is hard enough; and even harder on donkeys! 🌧️ ❄️ 🥶 🐴

Many people think of donkeys as hardy, low-maintenance “small horses.” However, while they have similarities, donkeys are a completely different species and as such have a different physical, mental, and emotional make-up.

As the weather gets colder, it’s important to remember that donkeys are more sensitive to changes in temperature than their equine friends. They don’t grow a winter coat like horses and their hair has less water-shedding properties, so they require shelter from the elements (like a run-in shed or a waterproof blanket). Being stoic animals, they also won’t show signs of discomfort and hypothermia until they are very sick.

Remember that every animal is different depending on age, breed, and other health conditions, so be sure with your primary veterinarian to address any concerns or questions!

Remember that they also have different dietary requirements than horses as well! We would be happy to set up a nutrition consultation with you! 🐴🌿
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Infographic by: American Association of Equine Practitioners

29/01/2025

how equestrians relax 🧖🏻‍♀️🐴🌿
.and they know the best prices are at the feed store 🤣 this photo sure made us giggle, but it turns out many non-horse people use them!
There’s no scientific evidence proving that Himalayan salt baths are more beneficial than other types of mineral baths. However, mineral baths, including Himalayan salt baths, may be beneficial in many ways! check out the link below! ⬇️

27/01/2025

Eleana rocking her new hoodie 👚🐴🌿

You can show off your support with tees, tanks, sweatshirts, coffee cups, and more! Many colors to choose from too!

Let us know if you need any help ordering! The site runs specials & promos frequently so make sure to check back for extra savings!

Link below! ⬇️

26/01/2025

Mane Mineral Metal Test & Calcium 🐴🌿

The mineral calcium is required for the maintenance and strength of bones and teeth, normal blood clotting ability, muscular contraction, and nerve conduction.

Even though the tissue calcium level is within the ideal range, its proper function within the biological system requires a homeostatic equilibrium with other nutritional co-factors, especially magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin D. These co-factors should always be considered when evaluating calcium status.

Low tissue calcium is a normal physiological response to increased workloads and stress.

The following mineral factors may contribute to calcium deficiency:
• Low Calcium Intake
• Vitamin D Deficiency, Toxic Metal Accumulation
• Excessive Vitamin A
• High Sodium Intake
• High Phosphorus
• High Potassium Intake
• Increased Sympathetic Neuro-Endocrine Activity

The following factors in feeds/supplements may contribute to calcium deficiency:
• Wheat Bran
• Sunflower Meal
• Linseed
• Cottonseed Meal
• Safflower Meal
• Soybean Products
• Wheat Middlings
• Toula Yeast
• Corn
• Brewer's Yeast
• Peanut Meal
• Feather Meal
• Brewer's Grain
• Rice Bran
• Oats/Milo

The following metabolic factors can create low calcium:
• Stress (increased workload)
• Parathyroid Disturbance
• Vitamin D Deficiency*
• Excessive Thyroid Activity
• Excessive Adrenal Activity
• Excessive Vitamin A
• Toxic Metal Accumulation
• Poor Absorption (Digestive issues)
• Anti-inflammatory Steroids

*Vitamin D can be a cause of Calcium deficiency - this can come from lack of sunshine, excess vitamin A intake, and certain molds in feeds that can interfere with vitamin D absorption. Signs of vitamin d deficiency include: stiffness, fractures, swollen joints, stiff gait, bone deformities.

How to increase calcium:
• Increase alfalfa
• Molasses-free Beet Pulp
• Chia seed or flax seed
• Leafy greens from the garden
• Calcium Citrate, 2000mg/day for 4 weeks then 2x a week until retest

➡️ The best way to evaluate your horse is to test not guess! Message us to get more info on the Mane Mineral Metal Test! Testing available country-wide!

📸 Featuring Kyra Kauffman

23/01/2025

Tuesday February 11th! ⬇️

I will be heading to the Annville area for a client! I am available for additional clients in the afternoon along this route!

Robyn Boreman, ESMT, CCMT
🌿Certified Equine Nutritionist
🐴Equine Sports Massage Therapist
🐶Certified Canine Massage Therapist
❄️NEW❄️ Cryotherapy Services
🐴Mane Mineral & Metal Testing!

22/01/2025

Did you know this technique for checking your horse’s hydration status? ⬇️

“The most reliable external parameter to monitor hydration is checking the mucous membranes for a slippery texture,” says Whalen. “Carefully reach under the upper lip to palpate along the gums and side of the mouth, noting whether the saliva feels slippery or tacky.” It is important to make a habit of performing this check even when your horse is in good health because it will give you a sense of what their normal is.”

💧 Maintenance water intake for a 1,000-pound horse can range from 6-12 gallons or more! 💧

❄️ Read more in the comments below! ⬇️

21/01/2025

which one acts like your horse? 🤭🐴🌿

19/01/2025

Here’s a math problem the kids can work on! 📝 ❄️

Ⓜ️ Megacalories (Mcal) are a unit of measurement for the amount of energy a horse needs to maintain its body weight and activity level. The amount of Mcal a horse needs depends on its weight, activity level, and other factors.

🌾 Maintenance requirements:
• A 1,100 lb horse needs around 16.7 Mcal per day for average maintenance
• A 1,100 lb horse needs around 15.2 Mcal per day for minimum maintenance
• A 1,100 lb horse needs around 18.2 Mcal per day for elevated maintenance

🔀 Hay typically ranges from 0.76 to 0.94 Mcal/lb or higher of DE (Digestible Energy). Grass hay has lower DE while Legume hay is much higher in DE, averaging 1-1.2 Mcal/lb.

➡️ In simple terms, most horses should consume about 2% of their body weight in forage each day. Additional should be offered in colder weather to keep up with calories burned. Digesting forage is what keeps your horses “furnace” running!

❄️ The incoming weather this week is expected to be pretty brutal. Ensure your animals are prepared for it with these tips below from the UMN Equine Extension Program! This can also help with your hay planning needs for the year!

❇️ As always, we are always available for nutritional consultations—country wide! We also offer our Mane Mineral & Metal Test as well, to pinpoint exactly what your horse may be lacking in their diet!🤗🐴🌿

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