Holistic equine expert April Love wants you to know: your horse is speaking. And once you learn how to listen, everything changes. In her recent appearance at the Holistic Horse Conference, April sat down with Dr. Jeff Grognet and animal communicator Joan Ranquet to share her revolutionary approach to equine wellness.

As the days grow longer and the temperatures rise, it’s time to give our equine companions the extra care they need to thrive during the summer months. From hoof health to hydration and performance support, here’s a quick guide to tuning up your horse for the season ahead.

Every season, I hear from folks battling mosquitoes, flies, and ticks in the barn, garden, and pasture. Over the years, I’ve found a few easy tricks that make a big difference. If you’re tired of swatting bugs during barn chores or want to keep your horses happy and itch-free, these are the solutions I use myself, and they work!

In the world of horse care, understanding the musculoskeletal system is vital for ensuring the health and performance of our equine companions. In a recent podcast episode, experts from Holistic Horseworks shared invaluable insights into their musculoskeletal program, shedding light on the importance of holistic approaches in equine health.

What would you do if your horse was limping, colicking, or spooking—and no one could tell you why? That question lit a fire in April Love that would grow into a global mission: helping horse owners uncover the root causes of mystery lameness, behavioral issues, and chronic pain that traditional methods often miss.

Early bodywork can profoundly impact your foal’s development, ensuring they grow into healthy, balanced, and well-adjusted adults. Let’s talk about essential timing and techniques of early bodywork, helping you recognize signs of misalignment and understand the benefits of starting bodywork from a young age.

In this episode of Holistic Horseworks Talks, April Love shares helpful practices for caring for older horses. She offers information not only about supporting the symptoms of arthritis but even more importantly, preventative measures to keep it at bay for as long as possible. April also shares many other useful tips for aging equines such as choosing healthy feed to keep on weight, the importance of daily stretching, and even hoof care.

 When your horse is lame, you will watch him move to figure out where he hurts. However, what you see, may not always be the result of the actual cause of the issue. I see a lot of horses and the owner will say “he's off on the left hind,” and I will say, “No, it's...

In this episode of Holistic Horseworks Talks, April offers guidance on helping your horse cope with the loss of a pasture mate. Horse’s herd is their family, and the absence of a companion can be deeply distressing. While it’s natural to want to replace the lost companion immediately, April suggests giving your horse space to grieve and process their emotions.

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll share five essential cold weather horse care tips straight from the experts at Holistic Horseworks.Whether you’re dealing with freezing temperatures, icy conditions or relentless mud, these strategies will help you keep your horse happy and healthy through even the harshest of winters.