What is Equine Iridology? It is the science of assessing the horse’s health by analyzing the fiber structure, color and markings of the iris. Equine Iridology is an assessment modality that looks at the body’s constitutional strengths and weaknesses, levels of inflammation and the functioning of the elimination system and organs. Iridology is not a…
I know of people that have gotten a horse and discovered they’re expensive to feed and care for so they start looking for ways to save money. I understand wanting to save money, but some of the things that people do to try and save money when caring for a horse is going to cost…
Here are two important vital sign tests to learn! The two important tests are the skin-pinch to check for hydration and the capillary-refill test. The skin-pinch is easy to perform by taking a pinch of skin. I usually do the skin-pinch at the middle of the neck, but you can also check by pinching the…
Keeping Horse Manes and Tails Beautiful It’s a popular notion that the hair is a person’s crowning glory. If you spot someone in a crowd that may not be considered pretty by normal standards, a great hair cut and lustrous tresses can almost always sway a judgment. Gorgeous hair is a priceless asset, and the…
Impaction colic generally means severe constipation. Yes horses get constipated and it could be deadly. Would you know what the signs or symptoms are? There are things you can do to help prevent this. Causes of constipation*Stress*Poor diet*Dehydration: if this happens they will more than likely need IV fluids*Not able to chew food properly (usually found in…
