#equine

Holistic Education & Information

Discover a wealth of knowledge and insights on our education and information page, dedicated to empowering pet owners and enthusiasts. Explore a diverse range of topics, from holistic well-being approaches like Acupressure and Red Light Therapy to specific conditions in which holistic care can be complementary.

Equine Chiropractic Care: Enhancing Health, Performance, and Well-being

Equine chiropractic, is a holistic approach to maintaining and enhancing a horse's musculoskeletal health.

Sep 11, 202315 min read

Enhancing Equine Performance and Well-Being with Kinesiology Taping

Kinesiology Taping has found a promising application in the world of horses, revolutionizing the way we approach their well-being and potent

Aug 29, 202315 min read

Balancing Energy with the Five Elements: The Power of Acupressure for Holistic Wellness

Discover the profound connection between animals and the Five Element Theory in traditional Chinese medicine.

Aug 1, 202326 min read

White Line Disease: Understanding the Silent Intruder of Horse Hoof Health for Horse Owners

White Line Disease, also known as "Seedy Toe," is a common hoof condition that affects the hoof between the laminae and the hoof wall.

Jul 24, 202321 min read

A Complete Guide for Understanding, Preventing, and Treating Equine Hoof Abscesses

Equine hoof abscesses are localized infections that occur within the hoof of a horse. They commonly develop in the hoof's sensitive structur

Jun 26, 202315 min read

Protecting Your Horses from West Nile Virus: Expert Guide for Horse Owners

Horses become infected with West Nile virus by being bitten by an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes acquire the virus by feeding on birds.

Jun 19, 202311 min read

Dealing with Spooking in Horses: Causes and Prevention

Does your horse overreact by sliding out from under you, jump, turn and run the other direction, or snort at a random sound or object?

May 23, 202317 min read

Understanding Colic: A Comprehensive Guide for Horse Owners

There are more than 70 different types of intestinal problems that can lead to colic. Colic is overall described as pain in the abdomen.

May 2, 202320 min read

What You Should Know About Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA)

Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) is an infectious and blood-borne viral disease of horses. The virus is spread through blood-sucking insects.

Apr 3, 202311 min read

Equine Protozoal Encephalitis (EPM)– Causes, Prevention, and Management with Acupressure Therapy

EPM stands for Equine Protozoal Encephalitis, a disease of the central nervous system. EPM is caused by a protozoan, Sarcocystis Neurona.

Mar 1, 202313 min read

Equine Lameness: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options Including Red Light Therapy

Lameness in equines is not necessarily a disease but a major symptom indicating severe pain and discomfort.

Dec 27, 202225 min read

Equine Spinal Health: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding, Treating, and Preventing Kissing Spine

Kissing Spine is an orthopedic disorder that occurs in certain breeds of horses. The thoracic vertebrae is most likely to be affected.

Dec 20, 202213 min read

Optimizing Equine Nutrition: Expert Tips and Professional Insights for Healthy Horses

Understanding their nutritional needs to implementing practical feeding strategies that promote health and vitality.

Sep 20, 202211 min read

Interesting Facts about Thoroughbreds

Thoroughbreds are more than a racing breed. There are countless characteristics and facts that make it a supreme choice for horse owners.

Sep 12, 202212 min read

The Essential Horse Care: Tips for Every Equestrian

This basic guide includes how to take care of horses. Horses of different breeds, temperaments and ages may need different requirements.

Sep 5, 202223 min read

6 Exercises for Horses in Training Plus Therapies to Aid Exercise Recovery

In the horse's body, different muscles serve different purposes, and it is important to exercise each muscle to prevent any damage or injury

Aug 15, 20229 min read

Complementary Therapies for Equines: A Holistic Approach

Practitioners who are experienced in these complementary modalities use techniques like acupressure, massage & PEMF for a holistic approach

Jul 25, 202218 min read

Exploring the Different Horseback Riding Disciplines: Which One is Right for You?

Horseback riding can be divided into English and Western riding styles. Each style has many different disciplines within it.

Jul 11, 202231 min read

Navigating the Summer Sizzle: Understanding Heatstroke in Horses

Heat stroke damages the body by denaturing different proteins and cellular membranes at the cellular level.

Jun 20, 202224 min read

8 Common Musculoskeletal Problems in Horses

Musculoskeletal disorders involve the injuries of joints, nerves, muscles, tendons, spinal discs, and cartilage.

May 9, 202214 min read