Monday, March 19, 2012

Cracked horse hooves never easy to fix

They often appear without warning and can be notoriously hard to get right. What are the causes and what's the best plan of attack? Read full story here Cracked horse hooves never easy to fix



Healthy, strong hooves
The strength of the horse's hoof (foot) is crucial for horse health, as it bears the full weight of the limb. Although it may not seem like it, the horse hoof is not a rigid structure. It is elastic and flexible and when loaded, the hoof actually changes its shape. The hoof mechanism ensures healthy blood circulation into the hoof. The wall doesn't exfoliate at all – it constantly grows downward and self-trims by ground contact in wild and feral horses. Slow changes in hoof shape occur under any consistent change in the horse's movement pattern.

Keep your horse healthy and strong naturally and holistically!

Does your horse’s salt lick have that feel-good factor?


United States researchers believe salt may be “nature’s antidepressant” and many animals not only have taste mechaniams to detect salt, but brains wired to remember salt sources – even the location of a salt lick in a paddock. Read Full Story here; Does your horse’s salt lick have that feel-good factor?

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Equine Horse Calm

Natural Horse Remedies


To support equine joint mobility, relieves stiff, sore joints & muscles, visit EQuine Joint Relief™

To address symptoms of acute colic in horses, visit EQuine Colic Calm™

Supports the lymphatic and respiratory systems. Safe and effective for nursing or pregnant mares and young foals. Equine Respiratory™

TESTIMONIALS “… [EQuine Horse Calm] is just great. I was in a riding accident with my stallion last year. Ever since, he has been skittish and lost his confidence. This remedy did the trick, and he is a lot calmer now and not so afraid of everything…. Now I just need something for me!!” —Ellen, Morongo Valley

“I run a riding school for children. When we introduce a new horse to our group, they often get shy and nervous with the other horses. We cannot afford for our horses to be timid when they have to have children ride them throughout the day. I heard about EQuine Horse Calm and decided to keep some on hand. It has worked miracles – and has become a staple part of my care program.” —Kimberly

“We have been riding in competition for years. This year my son’s horse was a little nervous before the competition. After a dose of horse calm, his horse seemed so much more relaxed and was still sharp enough to ride well. We have all decided to use it on our horses too!” —The Laughlan Family

Equine Horse Calm Works

Monday, January 23, 2012

Natural Remedy for Colicky Horse

Abdominal pain, cramping, urinating often, biting, nipping at their stomach region, pacing, lying down and rising, rolling, teeth grinding, excess salivation and loss of appetite all can be symptoms of a colicky horse. People thought that feeding a horse after exercising would reduce the threat of colic. Now new research is advising to feed small amounts of food before exercising, along with turning out your horse for eighteen hours to graze each day. Also beneficial is limited carbohydrates, that your horses feed and drinking water is clean by elevating the feed so that dirt doesn’t contaminate it can also help prevent colic. A regular feeding schedule and diet will help with digestion. Worms can also contribute to colic so make sure and have a regular de-worming schedule along with dental checkups which go a long way in helping the horse’s gastrointestinal tract.