There are so many hoofcare blogs and websites ‘out there’ now, all different, all proclaiming to be THE RIGHT WAY that things can get VERY confusing, VERY quickly, even for…

The Equine Chronicle — August/September 2013013 Heather Smith Thomas For many decades, the typical way veterinarians and horse owners have dealt with disease is by vaccination and by treating sick…

Vaccination may exacerbate the signs in horses with chronic laminitis warn scientists in America. Dr David M Hood DVM PhD and his research team at the Texas A & M…

Harnessing Manuka Honeys Healing Power.  “Honey has been used since ancient times to treat multiple conditions. It wasn’t until the late 19th century that researchers discovered that honey has natural…

    Did you know that acupressure can help with emotional issues as well? It certainly seemed to help in this elderly rescue horse’s case. Read Lillie’s story here. http://thenaturallyhealthyhorse.com/acupressure-emotional-healing-lillies-story/

  Yep — paraphrased from this simple Aikido principle: Lead your body with your mind. If you cut something with your mind first, it makes it tremendously easier for your…

    Are you passionate about your horse? Is your heart set on giving your very best for your horse? Do you dream of one day being ‘one’ with your…

On “Tying Up” in Horses — “Certain herbs including Curcumin, Boswellia and even Ashwaghanda may prove of unique benefit to these horses as not only do these herbs posses the…

  “Some common signs of magnesium deficiency may include: * Nervous, anxious temperament * Sudden shying at familiar objects * Violent pulling-back when tied * Dislike of grooming * Aggression…

“The following information outlines the type of feeds that have resulted in improved hoof function and temperament for many horses.  Whilst low sugar and starch is always advisable, other less well-known factors…

Curcumin reduces acute pain and inflammation better than NSAID phenylbutazone (5)The anti-inflammatory activity of curcumin was evaluated in a group of patients who underwent surgery or suffered from trauma. A…

New Therapy There is a new therapy to help avoid Fall Frost grass and Spring lush grass Fructan (Sugar) Laminitis. 2013 EV Journal on using Baking Soda to alkalize cecal…

Herbs and oils have been used forever. And God said, “Let the earth sprout vegetation, plants yielding seed, and fruit trees bearing fruit in which is their seed, each according…

Every time I see a post somewhere about a  horse with Cushings or EMS or IR and on some prescribed pharmaceutical I cringe and so wish I could just jump…

3 Herbs that fight inflammation and pain. Easily added into the horse’s diet: (and your own!) 1. Burdock Root One of the best things for joint pain is to increase…

    WHAT IS PENZANCE BODY WORKS? Just click on the photo … go ahead, I dare ya!

See on Scoop.it – Holistic Horses from PENZANCE Equine Integrative Solutions Standing patiently when tied up is a fundamental part of any horse’s training. Here Jason Webb explains how to…

Brief Descriptions of Some Homeopathic Medicines Commonly Used with Wildlife First Aid Shirley J. Casey, MBA and Betty Jo Black, DVM It is critical to follow standard rehabilitation practices such…

See on Scoop.it – Equine Health & Wellness Defining Good Horsemanship with PENZANCE Equine Integrated Solutions and Gwenyth Santagate Gwenyth Santagate‘s insight: #horses #horselovers #hoofcare in-depth understanding of the equine…

NATURAL HOOFCARE 101: The NHC101 course is an intensive course for the serious owner, trainer, vet, farrier, manager who either wants to pursue a career in hoofcare or those who wish to…