Gut Health Webinar
You know the saying “no hoof, no horse?” A equally true adage could be, “no gut, no horse.” After all, two-thrids of a horse’s immune system lies in the …
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The Microbiome: The Real Workhorse in the Body (horses, dogs, and yes, humans also)
A Modern Look at Probiotics The hottest topic in research these days is the microbiome. This term describes the microbial population of good bugs in the gut that do …
Hemp for Horses
One of the most interesting new herbal supplements to come on the market is medicinal hemp with a high Cannabinoid (CBD) content. Hemp is one of the most useful …
Saddle Fit Webinar
Correct saddle fitting is as important to the equine athlete as correct shoe fitting is to the human athlete. Poor saddle fit, or the skin or muscle damage and …
Seasonal Saddle Fit
Humans aren’t the only ones who work hard on our summer bodies— our horses do, too! While horses don’t have to worry about their clothes fitting differently, their backs …
Fall Grazing Webinar: How to Avoid the Dangers
Spring grazing might get all the attention, but that doesn’t mean we’re in the clear the rest of the year– particularly in the Fall. “While grass tends to be …
Fall Grazing: Do It Safely
Spring grazing gets all the buzz. But, did you know that fall grass can be just as dangerous as its springtime counterpart? “While grass tends to be lower in fructans …
Ask Dr. Harman: Complementary Treatment for Snake Bites
Question: What do you use for rattlesnake bites? I was reading in Pat Coleby’s book Natural Horse Care that vitamin C injected intramuscular on both sides of the neck works. …
The American College of Veterinary Botanical Medicine Needs YOUR Help!
I am on the board of the American College of Veterinary Botanical Medicine. (see: www.acvbm.org). Our mission is to assist in training veterinarians more comprehensively in veterinary herbal medicine, to …
Treating Skin Disease Holistically
Horses are itchy this time of year. From biting flies and swarming gnats to allergies, some horses try to scratch themselves raw! Equine skin diseases are a significant problem …