Promoting Health By Selecting Chia Seeds As A Horse Supplement- It’s hard to find an all-in-one horse supplement… but one of my favorite go-to options for natural supplementation is chia seeds… Have you tried them with your horse yet?? The chia seed has amazing nutritional value in a tiny package! Some might select chia seeds […]
Aloe Vera- A Natural Effective Horse Supplement
Giving Your Horse Aloe Vera Gel or Juice Although using Aloe vera for horses is not a new concept in horse health, there are still many horse owners who do not know the health-promoting benefits of feeding aloe gel or juice. Let’s explore why Aloe vera gel or juice makes a great natural horse supplement […]
The Three Amigos of Equine Digestive Health
The Keys to Equine Digestive Health For horses that regularly graze on live grass or pasture, they will get these “three amigos” naturally. But for horses that have little to no graze time or are under higher stresses (performance horses or horses that or ill or injured, horses being hauled for long distances, etc.) these […]
Equine Metabolic Concerns – Asking a New Question
The Rise in Equine Metabolic Concerns – What is Happening to Our Horses- Here at Equine Essential Wellness, our focus is on health, not disease or illness. Although, when people reach out to us it is often in relation to health concerns their horse is experiencing. For a long time, the number one concern people […]
Equine Naturopathy – Discover Nature’s Health Care
Genuine Health Care – Promoting Horse Health Through Nature’s Laws Equine Naturopathy- is something many of you might not be familiar with… I know for me I hadn’t heard of it and yet had been modeling and teaching its principles for many years. While searching for more options for improving and furthering my education and […]
The Most Effective Horse Cough Remedies
My horse is coughing what can I do? When breathing is restricted from a horse coughing, heaving, or experiencing labored respiration it’s enough to panic any horse owner. Add to that the long list of horse coughing remedies and opinions… where’s the best place to start?!? You as the owner might experience your own labored […]
Are You Properly Conditioning Your Horse?
Promoting Equine Wellness & Sustainable Performance It seems all too common that a horse’s “performance life” averages around 3 to 6 years. Compare that to their lifespan of 25 to 30 years and that number seems very dismal and depressing. How do we improve this number? Through horse owner and rider education and understanding of […]
Equine Nutrition – What To Feed
What should I feed my horse? Have you ever worried that you’re not feeding your horse the right things? Like many horse owners, you might be paying hundreds of dollars on testing and analysis on your hay, your horse’s mane, rounds of blood work, etc. Trying to be sure that your horse is getting the […]
Understanding the Benefits of a Trace Mineral Supplement for Horses
Promote Horse Health with Trace Minerals Adding an organic digestible trace mineral supplement to your horse’s diet can have a positive effect on the hoof health, overall growth, joint and skeletal support, as well as skin and coat condition. Add to those horse health benefits that minerals also transport energy and are co-factors to enzymes […]
Equine Nutritional Benefits of BeneCell™
Tips on Equine Digestion and Nutrition One of my favorite nutritional supplement ingredients is BeneCell™. I had never heard of BeneCell™ or the term nucleotide prior to finding the products I use now. To say the least, I have been blown away by the results and benefits. If you haven’t heard of it yet… This […]
Equine Health Solutions
What you focus on grows! Choose to focus on Equine Health Here at Equine Essential Wellness, we choose to focus on increasing equine health and wellness. Many of us have been taught and conditioned to place our attention on disease, symptoms, or concerns. It is up to us to educate and empower ourselves, regain and […]
A Natural Approach to Parasite Control for Horses
Promote Horse Health and Control Parasites Naturally I read a great article a while back titled, The Future of Parasite Control by Martin K. Nielsen DVM, PhD, DEVPC, DACVM from the September 2015 Equus Magazine. In the article, he mentions how it is becoming accepted and understood that the traditional method of chemical deworming is […]
5 Tips for Rehabilitating Your Horse
Simple Tips to Reconditioning Your Horse Safely & Successfully after Injury or Rest It is important that after injury, prolonging times of rest, pasture or stall time you recondition your horse before you enter into a performance or even go on a long trail ride. During periods of non-activity, the horse has a loss of […]
Utilizing Horse Hay Feeders to Optimize Equine Nutrition
Promote Horse Health with Slow Feeders Slow feeders are growing in popularity more and more every year. Some horse owners use slow feeders primarily for convenience, but as people start to become educated on their horse’s digestive system and how it functions it becomes clear that horse hay feeders are the best choice for promoting […]
Dandelions Are Worth More Than Wishes To Your Horse
Some See A Weed, Some See A Wish, While Your Horse Sees Health Potential… Although many see the dandelion as a common weed, it actually should be seen as a valuable nutrient source and medicinal herb. The entire dandelion is safe for you horse to eat, the leaves and roots are the most beneficial when […]
Tips for Promoting Horse Hoof Health Naturally
No Hoof, No Horse- Understanding the Impact of Hoof Care on Horse Health We as horse owners understand the importance of proper hoof care. Check out the tips below to help promote the hoof health of your horse. Hoof Care Tips Know what your horse’s normal is. Having a good knowledge of what your horse’s […]
Understanding Alternative Therapy for Horses
The Concept of Alternative Therapy I am often asked what equine alternative therapy is. The definition of alternative therapy is- any of various systems of healing or treating disease (such as chiropractic, homeopathy, essential oil, faith healing, etc) not included in the traditional medical system. Although I don’t see this definition as inaccurate, it is […]
Equine Nutrition for Topline
Tips and Ideas for Supporting Topline Through Nutrition- It is important to adjust equine nutrition according to the needs of each individual horse. Most commercial grains and even some equine nutritionists will recommend a diet based on a cookie-cutter system. For optimal horse health, it’s ideal to create an equine nutritional plan specific and individualized […]
Adjust to Fit the Situation – Equine Nutrition
Equine Nutrition is the Foundation of Horse Health- Proper equine nutrition is a topic commonly discussed here at Equine Essential Wellness. Clean, effective, and species specific nutrition is needed for the body to function in optimal health. Most horse owners agree with me on this point, yet are feeding highly processed, chemical laden, commercialized grains. […]
Natural Electrolytes for Horses
Nutritional Support for Heat Stroke in Horses Through Electrolytes Heatstroke in horses is a topic we have focused on this week here at Equine Essential Wellness. After having a horse here at our facility struggle with it we decided to share with you what to utilize both for supporting the horse through heat stroke/exhaustion, as […]
7 Natural Horse Immune Boosters
The Weekly Feed- Horse Immune Boosters There are many times as horse owners we need to utilize equine immune booster supplements. From drastic weather changes, performance stress, illness, injury, or the anxiety of travel. Here are 7 great natural horse immune boosters to think about having on hand. Rose Hips– are a source of vitamin […]
7 Tips to Supporting Your Horse Through Detox
Tips for supporting your horse through a cleanse- In this day and age supporting the body to detox is very important. There are different ways in which you can detox your horse. Some people like to more aggressively detox the body and choose to utilize specific detox systems and programs… The tips shared in this […]
Understanding Horse Health Problems
Equine Wellness Begins at the Cellular Level We want to help you see horse health problems in a new way. It is common when an injury or illness arises to look for the immediate cause (example bacteria, virus, etc.). This is not necessarily inaccurate but can be a delayed way of thinking in some cases. […]
Winter Feeding Tips to Promote Horse Health
Horse Health Tips for Winter and Cold Weather Care When the seasons change and the temperature drops, equine nutrition, and care needs change as well. We wanted to share some winter feeding and care tips. Because the horse’s energy requirements change as the temperature drops it is important to accommodate their needs and equine nutrition […]