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Summer Time Tune-Up for Your Horse

April Love — Thu, 09 May 2024 17:07:01 +0000

Summer Time Tune-Up for Your Horse

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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.

Twice Annual Hoof Soak

One of the cornerstones of spring/summer horse care is ensuring optimal hoof health. A simple yet effective way to achieve this is through a rejuvenating hoof soak. Use a shaker bottle to mix 32oz of warm water with 1 cup of Epsom salt and 2 full droppers of Dynamite Liquid Trace Minerals. Place a soaker boot on the horse’s hoof and fill it with the solution. Allow it to rest for 1 hour, repeating this process for 3 consecutive days, at least twice a year. This regimen helps promote circulation, soothe soreness, and maintain overall hoof integrity.

Amazing Easy Hoof Soak

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Hoof Conditioning

In addition to soaking, maintaining proper hoof conditioning is vital. Dynamite Balm is an excellent choice for this purpose. Simply apply a small amount to your hand and massage it 360 degrees around the coronary band, then gently work it into the outside of the hoof wall. This nourishing balm helps keep hooves supple, moisturized, and resilient against environmental stressors.

Dynamite Balm Sweats to Decrease Sidebone and Ringbone

I have found by applying this once a week only for 2-8 sessions (older horses seemed to need more so muscle test your horse) that ease and joy of movement have returned to horses diagnosed with sidebone and ringbone. A few clients did follow up X-rays and saw a decrease of the excess calcifications.

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Dynamite Balm

A natural, all-purpose balm for use on bruises, strains, burns, and wounds. It is also an excellent hoof dressing, calcium deposit softener, and scar tissue softener.

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Electrolytes

As temperatures rise, so does the need for proper hydration and electrolyte balance. Ensure your horse stays hydrated and energized by incorporating Dyna Spark into their routine. This potent formula provides essential electrolytes and nutrients to support optimal performance and recovery, keeping your horse feeling their best all season long.

Summer Heat and Best Electrolytes

Should you be giving your horse electrolytes this summer? In this episode of Holistic Horseworks Talks, April discusses whether horses should be given electrolytes during the summer. It depends on what the horse is doing.

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Dynamite Dyna Spark

Dyna Spark is a must for any horse that is being challenged physically. It provides a unique electrolyte balance as well as addresses the subtle physiological requirements of a working horse – be it training, competing, foaling, or even recovering from injury. Dyna Spark is free of refined sugar and contains nothing artificial.

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Water Quality

With horses capable of drinking up to 35 gallons of water a day, it’s crucial to ensure the quality of their drinking water. Filtering water and adding 1 cup of raw apple cider vinegar to a 55-gallon drum helps maintain alkalinity and keeps harmful bacteria at bay. Dynamite offers an excellent option for this purpose, ensuring your horse has access to clean, refreshing water at all times.

What’s in your horse’s water? Would you drink it?

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

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Organic Super ACV

High-quality, 100% organic, whole-fruit, raw, unpasteurized, apple cider vinegar (ACV), at approximately 6.25% acidity. Made from organic, mineral-rich Idaho apples.

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Performance Boosters

For performance horses gearing up for summer competitions, Dynamite TNT offers a powerful boost. This comprehensive formula supports stamina, recovery, and overall performance, helping your horse excel in their endeavors.

Dynamite TNT

Each 1 1/3 cup of TNT contains a synergistic combination of Dynamite, Easy Balance, Izmine, Free & Easy, Excel, and HES to support overall health including: joints, digestion, immune system and metabolic processes. TNT is an easy-to-feed, all-in-one supplement and produces amazing results. It is designed for high-performance, lactation, sales-preparation, growth and geriatric needs.

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What else could use a tune-up on your horse?

Every horse is unique, with their own strengths and their challenges. Wondering what is really going on with your horse? What specific areas can be addressed to ensure the best riding season ahead? Get expert insight into your horse’s deepest physical, behavioral, and training issues. In an equine distance reading, April reviews information and photos you send in about your horse, connects with them intuitively to analyze a wide variety of issues, and offers practical insights for support.

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Get expert help with your horse right in your own barn!

Does your horse seem a little off or not quite as happy as they used to be? Schedule a 1-on1 private training session with April. Together, we’ll pinpoint exactly what your horse needs to thrive and find the best ways to support them. You will leave our session with so much clarity on what to do and easy action items to keep your horse happy and healthy.

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About the Author

April Love
Founder of Holistic Horseworks & Horse Healers Academy

Owner of Holistic Horseworks LLC, April Love empowers horse lovers to take healing into their own hands in order to keep their horses healthy, happy, and rideable through their 30’s while saving thousands of dollars on vet care. She has created a unique IICT (International Institute for Complementary Therapists) approved methodology that she teaches through in-person, hands-on clinics as well as virtual home study courses. April has also trained and vetted many instructors who share this practice worldwide.

As a gift to you, please enjoy a FREE copy of “Horse 101: Everything You Wish You Knew Before You Bought Your First Horse” www.horseacademy101.com

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Keep Your Horse’s Lungs Healthy (Especially During Fire Season)

April Love — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 21:55:02 +0000

Keep Your Horse’s Lungs Healthy (Especially During Fire Season)

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Wildfires. It seems like they’re everywhere these days. If you live in the Western US or Canada, then you know them all too well. And even the Eastern states have gotten wind of the residual pollution this summer. Put all that on top of dust from the pasture or the arena that gets kicked up when you’re riding, and seasonal allergies, too. (Hello, ragweed!) As humans, we have the benefit of escaping into our well-ventilated homes after a day in the barn, but our horses don’t. They’re still out there, surrounded by all of it 24/7.

Wildfires and Air Quality

The recent surge in wildfires has led to poor air quality in many regions. Just as humans can experience respiratory discomfort due to smoke and particulate matter, our horses are also vulnerable to these adverse effects. Smoke inhalation can irritate their lungs and compromise their breathing. Not to mention all of the toxins that are in the air when things are burned like carpet, paint, roofing, and other household chemicals. It’s important to monitor local air quality reports and limit your horse’s outdoor exposure on days when air quality is poor. Providing proper ventilation in stables or shelters can also help reduce their exposure to smoky air.

In this episode of Holistic Horseworks Talks, April Love tackles a crucial concern for horse owners this summer: how to safeguard our equine companions from the harmful effects of wildfire smoke. Join us as we delve into expert insights shared from firsthand experience.

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Pollen and Dust

With summer comes the inevitable presence of pollen and dust in the air, which can exacerbate respiratory issues for horses. Horses are particularly sensitive to airborne irritants, and these particles can lead to discomfort, coughing, and even more serious respiratory problems. Regular grooming can help reduce the accumulation of dust on their coats, and maintaining clean bedding in their stables can minimize dust exposure.

Herbs for Better Breathing

Now imagine trying to run in a competition on top of all that! While an air-conditioned barn probably isn’t in your budget any time soon, there are still some steps you can take to protect the integrity of your equine companion’s lung health! (And they’re much more affordable.)

The Better Breathing Bundle from Silver Lining Herbs is a unique combination of supplements that have been specially formulated to promote and maintain optimal respiratory health in horses. The herbs in these supplements work synergistically to support lung function, aid recovery after strenuous activities, and provide much-needed support in the face of environmental stressors like smoke, pollen, and dust.

These supplements can play a supporting role in safeguarding your horse’s lung health during this challenging season. They help maintain the integrity of the respiratory system, enhance endurance, and reduce the effects of environmental stress. Whether you have a performance horse or a cherished companion, their respiratory health is important!

By staying informed about air quality, implementing proper stable management practices, and getting extra support with the Better Breathing Bundle, you can continue to provide the best support for your horse.

Better Breathing Bundle for Horses

Better Breathing Bundle for Horses includes everything you’ll need to care for an active horse and prevent lung bleeding. The Bundle includes the following products: Respiratory Support for Horses and Immune Support for Horses.

Respiratory Support for Horses helps maintain normal respiratory functioning for your equine companion.

Immune Support for Horses helps your horse comfortably expel and evacuate substances from the body, helping your horse be in peak shape and ready for performance.

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Your Health Now: May 27th, 2026

Chronic pain, nerve issues, jaw tension, recurring soreness, hormone imbalance, and fatigue often seem like separate problems. But what if they’re connected?

In this episode of Your Health Now, April Love explores how structural imbalances, toxins, mineral deficiencies, hidden infections, and compensation patterns throughout the body can contribute to symptoms that never seem to fully resolve. Through live audience questions and real-world examples, April shares a holistic perspective on wellness and why looking beyond symptoms may be the key to lasting improvement.

If you’ve been searching for answers to ongoing health challenges, this episode offers a fresh way to think about what’s really happening inside the body.

Stetson’s Transformation: What Aggressive Horses May Be Trying to Tell You

Pinned ears, biting, kicking, and explosive reactions are often labeled as behavior problems, but what if the horse is actually in pain? In this Holistic Horseworks session, April Love and Tia discuss Stetson’s transformation and why nervous system stress, hoof pain, and physical discomfort may be driving behavior many horse owners misunderstand.

How Tiki Is Still Trail Riding at 30: Holistic Horse Care, Craniosacral Work, and Supporting Senior Horses Naturally

Most horse owners expect horses to slow down dramatically with age, but Tiki is still lightly trail riding at 30. In this Holistic Horseworks session, April Love shares the bodywork, nutrition, craniosacral therapy, and holistic horse care practices that helped support Tiki through decades of endurance riding, recovery, and healthy aging.

Protected: Your Health Now: April 15th, 2026

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Your Health Now: March 18th, 2026

In this episode, April Love sits down with Tammy, who has spent years living with inflammatory arthritis, chronic sinus problems, and persistent spinal pain — seeing specialist after specialist and still struggling to find real answers.

Your Health Now: February 18th, 2026

In this episode of Your Health Now, April Love walks through a real case — her client Jane, who traveled to Indonesia and came home with a complex layering of parasites, bacterial infections, and whole-body stress that left conventional medicine struggling for answers.

Unlocking the Secrets of Holistic Horse Care: Insights from the Equine Musculoskeletal Program

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.

6 Must-Know Hore Care Tips for Winter

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.

Equine Vaccines: What’s In Them and How to Help Your Horse Naturally

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?

Barn Life Tips for a Bug Free Summer

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!

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