Horse Massage Techniques & Benefits
The following is a guest post from Horsesmad.com. Who doesn’t love a good massage? Most people do, and horses appreciate them just as much. A relaxing rub down can work wonders on both...
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Helping Thin Horses Gain Weight
It seems this is the time of year when people begin to worry more about their thin horses. Colder weather is coming (here in the northern hemisphere, anyway), and we know our underweight horses...
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Eight Alternatives to Bute
First of all, I’d like to start by saying that I’ve used bute (phenylbutazone) for my horses. And I will probably use it again. However, I only use bute for certain circumstances, and I...
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Chaffhaye for Horses: Review
Several years ago, I had to start looking for hay alternatives for my old mare, Kady. Like many older horses, her teeth had been worn down, and she began having trouble eating hay. I...
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Improving Carriage Horse Welfare
This past week, I spent a few days in New York City for the first time. It was a place I’ve long wanted to visit, and it definitely lived up to my expectations. Of...
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Pasture for IR Horses?
The following post was written by Dr. Juliet Getty of Getty Equine Nutrition. To see more of her articles or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Getty, please visit her website. When is...
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10 Things to Know About Gas Colic
Earlier this week, McCoy was showing signs of gas colic. The symptoms were subtle (mainly excessive yawning), but I’ve developed a fairly good ‘colic radar’, and fortunately, we were able to resolve the issue...
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Anti-Itch Bundle Giveaway
Another week, another giveaway! This time, we are doing a giveaway for an ‘Anti-Itch’ bundle from Midoricide Natural Products. If you missed their guest post on natural grooming products yesterday, you can find it here....
Hi! I'm Casie, a freelance writer specializing in horse health. I'm certified in equine acupressure and have a great interest in equine nutrition and barefoot hoof care. The Naturally Healthy Horse encompasses all of these things, and I would love to have you follow along!
