Holistic horse and hound

11/07/2025

Heat stroke can come on very quickly in dogs
If you suspect heat stroke, soak your dog in cold water and GET TO A VET

11/07/2025

If you listen to only one thing today, let it be this!

Disengagement is communication

The more we listen the better we can give dogs what they need

Thanks Keith

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11/07/2025

Lol! Couldn't resist sorry!

10/07/2025

Sleep tight my precious friend
My Pal
So very loved
And gave so much love 🌈💔🐾

09/07/2025

A busy Tuesday!
One Boxer
One Rottie cross
One Rottie
One Jack Russell
Two Bassett Hounds
Two Frenchies
One Cocker
Two Labradoodles
Two Collies
4 horses!

Amazing variation in breeds!
Love it!

08/07/2025

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There's a pattern to that "sudden outburst"
You may not have seen it coming, but if we slow it all down.....it's much clearer.
Fast?
You betcha it can be!
It can be incredibly quick from the looking to the barking, lunges and spinning.
Something to keep in mind.....
The "lock" state is a reaction.
As is the "load".
Those emotions have changed already.
It's just not verbal.
If we pay attention to these states.....it helps everything.

We can start to recognise when they go from just looking to locked on.
Time to get more distance to bring them back down.

Work with them in the green.
Can you work with them in the orange state?
You can but it is very nuanced there....very.
It's a delicate balance in that locked phase.

Share this with someone who may need it but please respect these are designed with thought and care (by humans).....so please share from the original source, being this page.
Thanks everyone.

All the best with your reactive dog.

You can do it !

07/07/2025

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03/07/2025

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03/07/2025

02/07/2025

I am coordinating the sponsorship for Appleby Show this year....do you have a business or know of a business that may like to sponsor....please drop me a message! 07706771356

Thanks

Lynn x

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02/07/2025

My horses always have a salt lick by their water.
Do yours?

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Himalayan salt licks are popular due to their natural mineral content and weather-resistant properties, providing essential minerals like iron, potassium, and magnesium in their natural form.

Unlike softer, pressed licks, they’re tough enough to prevent horses from biting off chunks and can be safely left outside for self-dosing.

But what do horses think about them?
Researchers at Cornell University decided to find out...

In the study, researchers surveyed 342 horse owners about the types of salt blocks they provided.

They also conducted a salt lick “taste test” with a group of healthy adult horses, using cameras to record which salt block each horse preferred, defined as licking a block for at least one minute.

The team found that when given a choice, horses consistently show a clear preference for plain salt over Himalayan salt licks but showed no notable preference between other combinations, such as plain versus mineralised or mineralised versus selenium.

Therefore if your horse isn’t interested in your himalayan salt block, offering an alternative might be the trick.

Many horses prefer also loose salt, as it’s easier for them to consume the amount they need.

Try placing loose salt in a mineral feeder near your horse’s water source can encourage regular intake and help ensure their sodium requirements are met—supporting hydration and overall health.

Study details: Sill S, Zhao L, Houpt K. Salt preferences of horses for types of NaCl offered. Res Vet Sci. 2024 May;171:105224. doi: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2024.105224. Epub 2024 Mar 11. PMID: 38522126.

30/06/2025

So very true!