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27/10/2016

27/10/2016

Here are five simple things you can do to help your horse live longer, from the EQUUS magazine archives. http://bit.ly/2dJk4Hp

27/10/2016

Your horse jumps and flinches at the lightest touch. Is he just sensitive or is there something seriously wrong? Check out this article from the EQUUS magazine archives to learn how to distinguish the difference. http://bit.ly/1nrpgi3

03/04/2016

Our equine friends are good examples of size, power, strength and resiliency. Yet they are surprisingly sensitive and sometimes even delicate when it comes to their digestive systems.

03/04/2016

Some natural ways to fight these pests

Natural Fly Control for you and your horses

03/04/2016

Looks pretty useful

The internal and external anatomy of horse can be viewed from any angle and from various zoom levels: Skeleton,Muscles,Ligaments,Nervous system,Digestive system,Urinary system, Male/female Reproductive system,Respiratory system, Circulatory system

21/03/2016

Goes along with previous post

FACE PAIN SCALE FOR HORSES

Researchers determined that when a horse is in pain, there are the facial expressions to look for:
- Low or asymmetric ears and outwardly rotated ears
- Angled appearance of the eyes
- Withdrawn and intense stare
- Dilated nostrils
- Tension of certain facial muscles

They called this the Universal Pain Scale and it was achieved by two pain inducers: ischemic (reduced oxygen) pain via a tourniquet on the forelimb; and neuropathic pain by applying capsaicin on the skin.

PS - The photo for this post is not a horse in pain, it's one of my horses just making a cranky face.

21/03/2016

Good article on listening to your horse's reactions

When a ride goes well, all is good. But when your horse becomes suddenly resistant under saddle, rule out a physical cause first. | H&R photo by Alana Harrison When your horse balks at something

13/03/2016

Lists some signs that indicate a massage would be beneficial

Equine massage therapy has become a popular preventative and remedial therapy for equine athletes. Written by Jayne Pedigo.

13/03/2016

A good run down of massage benefits

Many people, after a long day’s work or after a tiring week, love to enjoy an hour of relaxing massage. With light strokes or deep pressure applied...

13/03/2016

This video shows how to detect equine ulcers. A horse can go from having no gastric irritation to having ulcers in as little as 5 days. Dr. DePaolo's easy do...

28/02/2016

When the going gets muddy, the muddy get hoof problems. Here's what to watch for in your horses.

28/02/2016

Like us, horses tend to start sagging and aching and slowing down as they age. Their toplines droop and lose muscle tone. We see more ...

28/02/2016

Muscle soreness is a fact of life. Inflamed muscles may result from exercise, ill-fitting tack, improper shoeing, and bad riding techniques, individually or in combination.

10/01/2016

10/01/2016

10/01/2016

Preventing a recurrence of laminitis in your horse begins with understanding how the disease developed in the first place.

10/01/2016

Image © Diane Schell This is something Manolo is quite fanatical about, always adjusting nosebands, flashes, browbands and making sure the buckles do not push into delicate structures or the poll strap does not push against the horse’s ears (and of course checking bit fit). A quick look at what cran…

10/01/2016

Did you know that horses can get arthritis, just like people? Avoid harmful medications. Integrative options for preventing and treating arthritis: http://www.equinewellnessmagazine.com/articles/arthritis-a-holistic-approach-part-2/

06/12/2015

I am running a December deal, buy one massage and get another 1/2 off! Would make a great holiday gift.

06/12/2015

Good alternative gift idea. Sponsor or donate to a local place is someone's name

Ferrell Hollow Farm Senior Horse Sanctuary is a 501c3 Non Profit Organization, which allows for tax exempt donations. Our mission is to advocate and care for special needs senior horses in need of a sanctuary setting, that are not afforded adequate care and would be considered at risk of neglect or…

06/12/2015

Good touching is important

23/09/2015

Massage can help to loosen tight muscles to achieve a balanced horse

Preventing sports injuries must entail more than just warming up. Proper movement requires a central nervous system that is functioning at 100%. Learn more:
http://www.equinewellnessmagazine.com/articles/balanced-muscles-mean-a-longer-athletic-career/

23/09/2015

Yoga for equestrians can be beneficial for both riders and horses. Click to see the best yoga sequences for riders:
http://www.equinewellnessmagazine.com/articles/yoga-for-equestrians/

23/09/2015

Do you know the clinical signs of these tree-related toxicoses and how to help affected patients?

19/08/2015

Therapist Chrissy Harley explains the benefits of massage for horses.

06/08/2015

Along with your Vet and farrier, a massage practitioner can be a good resourse to solve some of these problems

When your horse won't pick up the correct lead, poor training isn't usually to blame.

05/08/2015

Horses telling you "oh yeah, right there, that's the spot".

03/08/2015

Learn about the benefits of medical massage for pets.

02/08/2015

For the love of animals. Pass it on.