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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.

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.

Vaccines are often considered a cornerstone of equine health, but have you ever wondered exactly what’s in them, or how they might be affecting your horse’s long-term health?

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.

In this interview, holistic healing expert April Love uncovers the deep, often invisible threads connecting horse and human wellness. Join Kimberly, host of The Backyard Horse Enthusiast, as she shares her transformative experience with April's intuitive healing techniques.

If your horse bucks, resists the canter, or just feels off under saddle, the first thing many people assume is that it’s a training issue. Maybe the horse is being stubborn, or maybe it just needs more groundwork. But I want to let you in on something I’ve seen over and over again—those “training problems” are almost always your horse trying to say, “Ouch, that hurts!”

Saddle fit isn’t just about the saddle — it’s about the ever-changing body of the horse beneath it. While it’s tempting to invest in custom saddles or quick fixes like padded inserts, lasting comfort and performance come from addressing the root of the issue: your horse’s physical balance and symmetry.

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.

When a horse shows signs of lameness, pinpointing the exact cause can be challenging due to compensatory mechanisms. Horses often redistribute weight and movement to avoid pain, making the actual injury difficult to locate. Here’s a practical step-by-step guide to help you identify the root cause of lameness in horses.

If you’ve ever watched your dog run and noticed something a bit off—like both hind legs moving together or noticeably dragging their toes—it might be more than just an aging issue or a minor injury. Proactively managing canine skeletal health can prevent long-term joint issues such as hip dysplasia and ACL tears.