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 …
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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 …
Ask Dr. Harman: Holistic treatment for ulcers
Q. What complementary medicine/modality do you recommend for gastric ulcers? A. There are many possible treatments for ulcers, however, it is important to try to prevent a recurrence, not …
Feeding Hay
Hay is one of the most important sources of roughage for horses during the winter months and in some places all year long depending on the availability of fresh …
Ask Dr. Harman: Clipping whiskers, yes or no?
Q: My 5-year-old gelding, who I compete in hunters, won’t let me clip his whiskers or under his jaw even when twitched or sedated. (He rears up and strikes out …
Ask Dr. Harman: Are Treeless Saddles the Same as Bareback?
Question: “I really like the contact and feel of riding bareback, and I think it helps me stay in rhythm with my horse. However, my balance isn’t quite there …
How do you handle a lonely horse?
Question: My horse is alone right now and is walking along the fence line with the neighbors frequently, since there are two horses on their side. My neighbors are complaining …
Healers on Healing
In place of my blog on fly control that i spent last weekend working on, only to have the computer eat it :(, here is a quick book review …