Simple Steps to Holistic Health Manangement
Merriam Webster's dictionary defines "holistic" as "relating to or concerned with whole or complete systems," meaning that it encompasses both the physical and emotional well being of your animal.Holistic health emphasizes maintaining wellness, inste…
Antibiotics: Your horse's digestive foe?
Veterinarians and horse owners are often faced with cases that include some type of infection or risk of infection. When this happens, antibiotics undoubtedly enter the treatment regimen. Right?Not exactly. Veterinarians will take i…
Preventing Disease While at Equestrian Events
Have you ever gotten sick while traveling? Main transportation hubs like airports and train stations are known to be breeding sites for bacteria that can cause disease. These diseases can range from the common cold to something life threatening an…
Long Winter Break? Reconditioning Your Horse for Warmer Weather
If you have ever competed in sports or trained for some type of competition, you know how hard it can be to get back into the swing of things after taking time off. After a few months of no training, it is clear your body is no longer in peak cond…
Welcoming Home Your New Animal
With the holidays
fast approaching, many people are debating on surprising their loved ones with
a new pet. Welcoming a pet to their new
home is a very important process and, depending on the animal, the steps can differ
but completing them ensu…
Winter How-to: Keep Your Horses Water from Freezing
With temperatures dropping and the days shrinking, this is the time of year to evaluate your winter preparedness. One of the most important things to evaluate when preparing for winter is your horse’s water. In areas where temperatures drop below…