I was reminded just recently about how important it is to keep our gut healthy, and to give it extra attention when our bodies are out of balance. And, of all things, it was one of my horses that red-flagged the issue for me and […]

Many do not believe in an afterlife. And even if they do, most believe it is not possible to talk to those who have departed… certainly not animals. But for those of you who do believe in such things I am happy to share this […]

Meet Cinco, the 17-2, 1500-lb. 8-year-old Holsteiner who was bred and born for jumping. Cinco is perfect in every way for this career… except that he just can’t handle it. He either doesn’t want to move forward or freaks out—bucking, rearing, spinning, and generally putting […]

If you’ve ever gone through a laminitis episode with one of your horses, whether acute and later resolved, or chronic and ongoing, you know what a nightmare it presents—both for you, the owner, and, more painfully, for your poor horse. More and more is being […]

Here is another guest post by my friend and amazing holistic horse vet, Dr. Madalyn Ward. Living in the desert, with hardly ever a blade of natural green grass or forage for my horses (as you can see in this picture), this article especially speaks […]

This post by my dear friend and amazing holistic equine vet, Dr. Madalyn Ward, is too cute not to share. Especially since I have at least three or four friends who have horses with this type of personality. And I used to have one myself, […]

“A horse is a horse, of course, of course…,” Mr. Ed sang for his theme song, but did he fit the average horse mold? Not on your life! Horses have as diverse personalities as we humans do, and being able to identify them can really […]

This is something that is definitely easier said than done. And often people, even horse people, mistake fear or pain for defiance and meanness. When I talked to this little girl a few days ago, it was hard to even get her to open up […]

Some might call it coddling, but I am pulling out all the stops to help my horses get through some of the nastiest summer weather conditions they have ever been exposed to. In spite of normally idyllic conditions, here in New Mexico (as in many […]

1.  At dinner, eat very slowly — very. And do not lick your plate like you usually do. This should give them the first hint that something is not as it should be. 2.  At breakfast, eat a couple of bites … very slowly, then […]