Your horse is wounded! Quick, what do you do?

What’s the first thing you should do to clean an equine wound? How about the second? And aftercare? Learn what I’ve used to care for horse wounds quickly and successfully in the past, as well as what not to do.

The Hyoid and First Rib Connection

Many people talk about the hyoid as the cause of an issue. The equine industry has established that the hyoid is connected not only directly to the tongue, forelimb, and poll but also indirectly to the hindquarter. However, looking at this from a holistic perspective, it is also important to consider what else the hyoid is affected by. The prominent first rib misalignment, as we talk about so often here at Holistic Horseworks, will not only impact the front end of the horse but also back to the hind end and even all the way up to the hyoid.

High-Low ‘Syndrome’ in front hooves? What causes it and what can you do about it?

What does High – Low Syndrome look like? Well when you squat down and look at your horses front hooves you will notice the hairlines do not match-meaning one is more horizontal and one is more sloped to the ground. The horizontal one is the high heel the one sloping...

Foals Need Bodywork, Too!

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.

Summer Heat and the Best Electrolytes for Horses

As the summer heat sets in, it’s important to consider your horse’s electrolyte needs. Proper electrolyte supplementation can help keep your horse happy, healthy, and performing their best even in the hottest weather. Discover the importance of electrolytes and get our top recommendation for the best electrolytes, along with tips on when and how to use them effectively.

Learn how to tell where the lameness originated

 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...

Maintaining Healthy Weight in Older Horses with Vegan Fat Sources

In this episode, our founder, April Love, shares valuable information on maintaining the well-being of older horses, focusing on a simple recipe for a vegan fat source. The discussion delves into practical tips for horses with missing teeth, difficulty gaining weight, and the importance of identifying and addressing insulin resistance.

What To Do When Your Horse Colics While You Wait For The Vet

notually, it is a few HOURS before the vet can get to you, so what can you do to help your horse while waiting? Recently, I worked on some horses that were distressed with colic symptoms while I was at their farm. The first gelding, we got out of the colic by the time...

Love riding your horse? Here is how to help them be more comfortable in their bodies and be rideable into their 30’s

Is your horse tripping or short striding? Do you wonder why your horse is pinning ears, swishing tail when saddled or when being asked for the trot or canter? A horse unwilling to flex at the poll, bend to the bit, unwilling to extend the gait, canter on the other...

Prevent Uveitis in Horses for Healthier Eyes

Prevent Uveitis in Horses for Healthier Eyes Share this article: Table of Contents Do you notice swelling above or below your horse’s eye? Is the inside corner inflamed and pink, or is the eye constantly tearing up? Maybe there’s a weird discharge? These are telltale...
Sidebone; what can you do about it?

Sidebone; what can you do about it?

Sadly, in my travels, I have seen sidebone starting on horses as young as 3 years old!   What causes 'calcifications' like sidebone, ringbone, arthritic hocks and knees that can lame our horses and...

read more
No Hoof – No Horse

No Hoof – No Horse

This old cowboy adage has been bantered around since we first started domesticating and using the horse as a means of traveling and working with heavy loads and instills the dreaded notion that if...

read more

Have an article you would like to see?

 

Become an Instructor

Join the Growing Field of Equine Therapy and Bodywork

By enrolling in this course, you’ll gain the tools to help not only your own horse but others too. Whether you’re looking to launch a fulfilling career teaching holistic horse care or expand your skills as a current practitioner, this is your first step.

Become a Holistic Horseworks Certified Instructor! Gain exclusive knowledge, resources, and mentorship from founder April Love. As an instructor, you’ll access a wealth of information, special deals on insurance, a global network, and marketing support to boost your career.

To earn certification, complete our Level 1, 2, and 3 courses three times, plus 250 hours of hands-on training.

Ready to get started? Email april@holistichorseworks.com to learn more!

Need Help? Email April! 👋