It’s Cold Outside! *This post contains affiliate links* I’m looking outside my home office window – the weather is gloomy and cold, with a steady rain. I’m sure the snow will be upon us soon! Despite the desire to continue snuggling up on the couch with a warm chai tea and my Springer Spaniel, that…
Stifle Strengthening Exercises for Horses
What is the Stifle? I want to continue my anatomy education series today with the stifle. Let’s go over some signs of stifle weakness, as well as stifle strengthening exercises that you can do with your horses. Did you know that the stifle is the horse’s knee? Their leg setup is a little different than…
Peppermint Essential Oil for Horses
Frosty’s Favorite Oil Peppermint oil – I mean, it just goes right along with candy canes, right? Maybe THAT’S why it’s Frosty’s favorite essential oil! Peppermint really is a jack of all trades. What can you do with Peppermint essential oil for horses? Here’s a short list, but I could go on and on…. Improve…
Natural Pain Relief for Horses
The Benefits of Clove Essential Oil in Equine Wellness In the realm of horse care, the use of natural remedies has gained significant traction. Among these, essential oils have emerged as a noteworthy addition to the toolkit for maintaining the health and well-being of our horses. One oil I’ve been using more readily is Clove…
DIY Helmet Spray for Equestrians
How often do you get off your horse on a hot summer day, cringe at the sight of your sweaty helmet, but simply ignore it as you put the helmet back in your tack closet? Well, you are in luck – this simple DIY helmet refresher spray for equestrians is just up your ally! The…
The Thoracic ‘What’?
When I’m working with a horse, I often find some sort of tension or tightness in the thoracic sling. When I mention that terminology to the owners, I often get the response, “The thoracic ‘what’?” I figured it was worth a little discussion! The Thoracic Sling Explained Unlike humans, horses have no collar bone. The…
How to Improve Balance in your Horse
*This post contains affiliate links If you speak with 25 different horsemen about how to improve balance in their horse, you will get 25 different answers. Albeit they will most likely be somewhat related, they will be justifiably different. As an equine bodyworker, improving balance and free movement in horses is pretty much my life.…
How to Use Essential Oils with Horses – Safety Tips
*This post contains affiliate links If you’re a horse lover who also loves to live a more natural lifestyle, this one’s for you! I have been an avid user of essential oils for a number of years. Incorporating them into my routine at the farm was a slight learning curve, but well worth the time…
How to Grow your Horse’s Forelock and Mane – No Chemicals Needed!
When I bought Frosty, I was bitten by the Appaloosa bug. If you know your horse breeds, you know that Appaloosas are not known for their luscious locks! In fact, they’re known for their lack thereof. However, there is hope! After doing some research, I was able to make DIY mane and tail conditioner that…