Striking a Balance
Do you use chemical dewormers, bute, commercial feeds, blankets in the winter, and/or horse shoes? Or do you prefer herbal dewormers, acupuncture, organic hay, a fuzzy coat, and barefoot all year long? ...
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Losing a Herd Member
No one likes to think about losing a horse, but it’s something we all must deal with at some point. As some of you already know, I lost my oldest mare, Kady, about a...
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Spring Supplements for Horses
Ah, the hint of spring is in the air. Just yesterday, I noticed tiny green buds have appeared on the willow tree in front of my house. And patches of green are appearing beneath...
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Feeding the Young Horse
Good nutrition is important with any age of horse, but it’s probably never more important than during the first few years of life. Poor nutrition can lead to stunted growth, and dietary imbalances, nutrient...
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Hemp for Horses
The following post was written by Dr. Joyce Harman, DVM of Harmany Equine Clinic. One of the most interesting new herbal supplements to come on the market is medicinal hemp with a high...
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Feeding Miniature Horses
The following post was written by Dr. Juliet Getty of Getty Equine Nutrition. For more articles by Dr. Getty or to schedule a nutritional consultation, please visit her website. Miniature horses are adorable. They...
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Whole Food Nutrition for Horses
Eating whole foods is not a novel idea, just one that is coming back around again. In our modern age of pre-packaged, easy-to-use, commercialized food products, we’ve forgotten that there is actually another, better...
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!
