Natural Treatments – Reiki
Reiki is an ancient ‘hands-on’ healing energy that promotes natural healing in all living things. It is medically proven and can reduce anxiety and…
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Honey for healing wounds
More than 4,000 years after Egyptians began applying honey to wounds, it is now being sold for regular wound care all over the world.…
Herbal Medicine For Horses
by Les Rees Les Rees is a qualified practitioner of Natural Medicine for Horses and practices in Australia. She is particularly interested in stress…
Flower Essences for People and Pets
Flower essences (remedies) are natural remedies that address negative emotions, sometimes physical ailments, and help to bring about a more positive mind-set. The healing…
Equine Tension Release Therapy ( ETRT )
by Nola Cooke ETRT is a treatment which aims to secure long-lasting relief from mobilisation difficulties in horses. Such difficulties can present in many…
Cranio Sacral Therapy
There are so many types of alternative therapies available to help heal our horses. Each month I will feature one in detail to help…
Bowen Therapy
What is the Bowen Technique? The Bowen technique is a gentle remedial therapy which stimulates the body to rebalance itself and promotes healing, pain…
Applied Zoopharmacognosy
Applied Zoopharmacognosy and Horses The first thing most people ask is how to pronounce Zoopharmacognosy quickly followed by what does it mean. The word…
Accupressure
Focus For Training: An Acupressure Approach By Amy Snow & Nancy Zidonis, Authors of Equine Acupressure: A Working Manual We are all so busy…
Drought Strategies To Help Your Horses
Drought is hard on you, your horse and your pocket so knowing how to make life more comfortable during such a depressing time helps a…
Summer Horse Keeping Tips
Before you go away on holidays (and hopefully arrange for someone to look after your horses), here are some things to consider for your…
Horse Rug Heating Facts
by Dave MacDonald When you put your hand under a rug on a horse standing still it should NEVER feel toasty warm. This is…
Responsible Rugging Tips
I generally don’t recommend rugging a horse. However, there are times when due to lack of shelter or many days of constant rain and…
Should I rug/blanket my horse or not?
by Cynthia Cooper Rugging or blanketing horses is usually something that makes US feel a lot better, especially when its cold, wet and we…
Flexible Tree Saddles
by Cynthia Cooper Flexible saddle trees are becoming increasingly popular, reflecting the growing awareness and concern of today’s riders for their horses’ well-being. Why…