Signs and symptoms of colic in horses
Whilst we can’t protect our horses from unforeseen reasons for colic, or eliminate the need for a vet, we can do our best to keep our horse’s digestive systems and nervous systems healthy with a whole food, natural diet, and good management practices, to aid in minimising the risk of possible colic.
Supporting your horse naturally before and after travel
Many horse owners have experienced the anxiety that can come with transport—knowing that some horses simply don’t travel well.
Understanding Australian Stringhalt: Causes, symptoms, and management
Stringhalt in horses is generally classified into two primary types: acquired and idiopathic. Idiopathic stringhalt, also known as classic or true stringhalt, arises without a clearly identifiable cause. It may be associated with nerve damage resulting from trauma to areas such as the back, neck, or hind limbs.
Poulticing your horse: Nature's Time-Tested Remedy
Poultices have been a trusted natural remedy for centuries, offering relief for various ailments. While many have heard of them, few have experienced their benefits firsthand.
Winter Horse Care: Keeping your horse healthy, happy, and fit in cold weather
As the chill of winter sets in, ensuring your horse remains in peak health requires some preparation. While horses are naturally equipped to handle colder temperatures, they still need a helping hand to stay comfortable and thriving throughout the season.
Good Guts - common questions and answers about the equine microbiome
The microbiome refers to the collection of microorganisms (such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, and archaea) that live in and on your horse’s body.
Stress and Performance: And why herbs can assist
The nervous system - whether in humans or animals - is one of nature’s most intricate and intelligent systems. From the moment life begins, the heart and its associated nerve plexus are among the first to form, followed closely by the central and peripheral nervous systems. This early development reveals how vital the nervous system is to every function and feeling we experience.
Supporting equine gut health and parasite management naturally
Would you prefer that your horse was able to protect itself naturally against internal parasites? What if we told you there were natural and safe products that could help your horse do this?
The McDowells approach to laminitis
Horses that are suffering from laminitis may not just be suffering from the typical Insulin resistance as the cause.
How to care for your horse's joint - at all ages
Often joint issues are seen as an issue for older horses, but our focus should be on supporting joint health throughout a horse's whole life.
Feeding your horse....naturally
Herbs are about peak nutrition. The misunderstanding that diet is a “science” is very concerning, creating a confusion where there doesn’t need to be one...