Welcome to Holistic Horseworks Talks!

Healy for People

April is so excited to share testimonial about her clients who have used the Healy microcurrent device when they’ve had a broken wrist and macular degeneration and other ailments.

Healy for Dogs, Cats and Horses

April recounts clients’ experiences using the Healy for their cat after a surgery and horses with COPD.  She often finds there’s more that can help the animal.

Jaclyn Strahan’s Healy Experience

In this 3-part series, we are so grateful that Jaclyn Strahan shares her experiences with the Healy device. In the first episode, Jaclyn told us what motivated her to try the Healy and then what happened. In part 2 where Jaclyn talks about how long Healy sessions last and what she’s learning. And in the last episode, Jaclyn describes how the Healy is impacting her work with horses as a practitioner.

Environmental Issues

April talks about how our horse’s environment may be affecting their behavior and their assimilation of minerals and ultimately their immune system.

 

Horses That Trip or Stumble

In this episode of Holistic Horseworks Talks, I talk about horses that stumble. When horses have issues with stumbling, most people would guess that the problem is in the feet, right? You have been told your horses’ toes are too long and the farrier needs to cut them back. But 4 weeks later it is happening all over again!

           

Sluggish or Lazy Horses

Does your horse feel sluggish to you? Many riders may think the horse is just being stubborn, but it’s more likely the horse is unable to move freely, rather than choose not to.          

Itchy Horses

Some horse owners are noticing their horses rubbing their tails or their faces, even to the point of rubbing themselves raw. They’re very sensitive to flies and other things in their environment. The issue may be an autoimmune disorder or allergies. It can be environmental but it may also be a cranial sacral problem.

           

Older Horses

Is your older horse showing signs of stiffness, arthritis, or even tripping more? With some weekly preventative care, you can add years to your horse’s joy and ease of movement.          

Spring Cleanup

In this episode, we talk about horse care tips for Spring!

         

Broodmare Relief

By the time your mare nears the end of her pregnancy, she will no doubt be feeling uncomfortable. Do a little bodywork session as soon as they do foal, and it’s safe to be around the mare and foal.          

Help for EVH1 and immune boosting your horse

April shares some holistic treatment options she has used on horses in the past.

Wound Care

April shares how the protocols she uses for her horses also helped a student after an accident at a clinic.

Mysterious Lameness

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’ll say, “No, it’s actually the right front.”It’s interesting how quickly they can compensate!

 

What To Do About Colic

Colic is a major concern for any horse owner. Usually, it is a few HOURS before the vet can get to you, so what can you do to help your horse while waiting?

Organic Parasite Control

Many internal parasites are building up resistance to chemical paste wormers, so how can you control parasites naturally Remember, the paste wormers available on the market are poison! There are other ways to keep the horse healthy so they don’t pick up parasites in the first place.

 

Testimonial: Mare Goes from Lame to Sound

April talks with a horse owner who was at her wit’s end trying to find out why her horse was on-and-off lame. After spending thousands doing diagnostic work, she was advised to put the mare on multiple medications, use special shoes, etc. The owner considered euthanasia. Instead, the owner found April’s Holistic Horse Works program.

Sunburned Horses

In this episode of Holistic Horseworks Talks, I talk about sunburn on light-skinned horses. Many light-colored horses and those with a lot of white on their face are prone to getting a sunburn on their noses and around the eyes. Sunburn is not only painful, it can lead to skin cancer.

Hoof Care

April shares hoof care protocols for post cancer treatment, going from shod to barefoot, and laminitis.

Horse Shoe Bills Got You Down?

With everything going on in the world, prices just keep rising and rising, so it’s important to save every penny we can, even when it comes to horse care. Don’t let your shoeing bill become another big expense on top of everything else.

Why Do Horse’s Hooves Change Shape?

A horse’s hooves are not as hard as you might think. When a horse has pain in their body, they will shift their weight to find some relief. After a while, the hooves bearing the extra weight will start to change shape.

Horses That Spook

Why do horses repeatedly spook at the same things? If you go up to your horse’s head and lift the chin a little bit, (like you’re going to kiss him on the nose) and look at their eyes, you’ll see one’s pointing off in one direction and one’s pointing off way out to the side.

Trailering Horses

Nothing is more frustrating than having a horse refuse to get on the trailer, especially if you need to home! There’s a reason behind the horse’s unwillingness and it’s usually not stubbornness.

Horses That Bite

A listener is dealing with some young horses that are nipping and even head-butting the other horses. And he wants to know why that’s happening and what can you do about it.

Brhavioral Problems

An owner had a horse that was acting up and they were going to send it to a trainer. But is it really a training problem? Or is it the horse trying to tell them that they’re in pain?

Healthy Fat and Energy Sources

April gives a simple recipe for a vegan fat source for our older horses, horses who may be missing teeth, or horses who just can seem to put on weight. She also shares how she fed Tiki for endurance rides when he had just minutes to fuel up for the next leg of the ride. And we finish up talking about keeping weight healthy, watching for hidden sugars, and insulin resistance.

Splashing Water in Food

If your horse is doing all of this swishing around and soaking their food, they’re trying to make it easier to eat and less painful in their mouth. Let’s talk about teeth and cranial issues.

Drinking Water

People don’t think about that but it really affects the horse and it throws off how they can assimilate nutrition. So the really important thing when we’re hydrating ourselves is to have pure water without other things in it.

Horses That Eat Poop

We’ve noticed is the horses that eat manure, whether it’s theirs or another pasture mate, are looking for pre-digested greens because their digestion is off track. They also need minerals and things that they’re lacking.

Saddle Fit

Saddle fit is a huge issue for horse owners. A lot of people go and spend a whole lot of money trying to get the perfect fitting saddle. Often, it’s not the saddle that needs changing — it’s the horse’s body!

Owner Find Help for Herself and Horses

Donna initially did some online searching to find out how to help her horses. She found April’s Holistic Horse Works program and then signed up for a clinic. Then COVID hit and the clinic was canceled. So Donna did the home study course. When Donna herself, got sick she found that April also had things to help humans too. Donna eventually purchase a Healy Resonance device and found it helped, not only her but her animals, as well.

Meet Layla Harris

Layla Harris is an IICT Certified Instructor for Holistic Horseworks. In this episode, she shares how she found April Love’s Holistic Horseworks program and it has helped her clients’ horses.

Meet Marissa Levitt

Marisa Levitt, based in Australia is an IICT certified instructor for Holistic Horseworks. While researching how to help her Arabian mare when one hoof grew larger than the other, Marisa found April Love’s Youtube site. She later attended a clinic and the rest is history. Listen to Marisa explain how the Holistic Horseworks program changed her life for the better.