Rethinking Deworming
by: Joyce Harman, D.V.M., M.R.C.V.S. Equine deworming is going through a transition in the conventional veterinary world. Craig R. Reinemeyer, D.V.M., Ph.D., has been studying equine parasites, parasite resistance …
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Hitting Pay Dirt!
Creating a Diverse Healthy Pasture Joyce Harman, DVM Equine health (and human health, for that matter) is closely intertwined with soil health. Soil health directly affects plant health and …
Spring grass is coming—is your horse ready?
Lush, spring grass is just around the corner. While the horses will be chomping at the bit to start grazing, any horse person will tell you that it’s imperative …
Sow Your Pastures with Nutrient-Rich Herbal Seeds
Get them here. Get more information here. Horses are herbivores and are genetically predisposed to free graze a variety of herbs, forage, and grasses. Since their domestication, horses are …
What’s Special About the Harmany Halter?
Muzzle Fit and Its Role in Natural Grazing Behavior Since 1994, Joyce Harman, DVM, has been at the forefront of equine holistic medicine and finding better, safer ways …
Quick Tip for Halter, Muzzle Rubs
If you are using a muzzle or crib collar and your horse’s skin is irritated in the hot weather, or anytime, cover the offending parts with real sheepskin. You …
Muzzles and grass, blessings or curses?
Spring grass brings blessings to some and curses to those with easy keeping and fat horses. We are going to take a look at some of the ways to …
Lyme disease in the Equine
Lyme disease (LD) has been recognized for about 40-50 years. It is now the most commonly reported tick-borne illness in the US and Europe and is found …
ALL Harmany Muzzles Now Come Pre-Molded!
You asked, we listened! All Harmany Muzzles now come pre-molded. Now you can get the only breathable, customizable grazing muzzle pre-molded for your horse. All you have to do …
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 …