Just as more and more people are embracing a natural approach to their health and well-being, many horse owners are turning to ways they can use natural therapies with their horses. This book discusses a complete approach and how to use a combination of the therapies in conjunction with veterinary treatment.

Current and prospective horse owners will want to read this large, informative, handsomely illustrated book and keep it handy for frequent reference. They'll find detailed advice on how to work in harmony with their animal's natural instincts to make it a finer, healthier, happier specimen. The author explains how horses interact in their wild state to form herds and hierarchies, and how they communicate with one another. Understanding these traits helps owners develop an affectionate relationship with their horse and overcome any incompatibility problems that might arise between horse and owner. The author also discusses ways to improve the stable for the mutual benefit of horse and owner, and she specifies field requirements from the horse's point of view. As every horse ages, its general needs and dietary requirements change, and it is vital that owners recognize and deal with these changes to ensure their horse's long-term health. Also discussed in detail are ways to determine the best saddles, bridles, and other equipment for the individual horse, how to recognize signs of illness, how and when to employ first-aid treatment for a horse's injuries, and which are the most effective natural remedies for a horse's various ailments. The book features more than 350 brilliant full-color photos.

The Whole Horse Wellness Guide is the first and only book to combine traditional veterinary care with holistic treatments for an integrated medical approach to the care of horses. This cutting-edge guide helps you determine when it is appropriate to treat your horse using natural remedies and when you should consider seeking veterinary consult. The book explains how many health problems may affect major body systems, how to manage and treat them, and even how to prevent problems before they start by recognizing subtle physical and emotional signals. It explores the ways in which the body-mind connection influences your horse's behavior and how alternative therapies can help in healing his spirit as well as his body. You also will learn how to assess ailments, injuries, and illnesses from the perspective of multiple therapies and remedies, including Western veterinary medicine, holistic medicine, nutritional therapy, herbal and Ayurvedic therapies, acupuncture, chiropractic, homeopathy, aromatherapy, bioenergetic medicine, and more. For the horse lover looking for the most up-to-date options in equine healthcare, including all the major conventional, natural, and alternative healing modalities available, The Whole Horse Wellness Guide provides a comprehensive, in-depth reference that is informative, easy to read, and filled with colorful photographs, helpful tip boxes, and sidebars.

Healthy foods, supplements, preparations and remedies based on natural ingredients are increasingly promoted in human health, and can equally be used for your horse's health. Ingredients such as yogurt, ginger and buckwheat can promote general well-being and address specific concerns about equine conditions and ailments. This books presents an essential A-Z reference guide to common natural medicinal recipes based on wild-growing and easily available flowers, fungi and herbs such as horsetail, chamomile and medicinal mushrooms. It explains how they can be used and the potential benefits to your horse's health. Around 80 natural products are covered, including recipes and preparations to make the remedy appealing to the horse or suitable for application and usage. The plant description, action, use and dosage are provided for each remedy, along with some additional veterinary advice. Natural Medicine for Horses is not only a perfect guide for horse owners, but a great book for natural remedy enthusiasts, too. (Series: Horse Riding and Management) [Subject: Equine Care, Natural Medicine, Veterinary Care]Ã?Â?Ã?Â?

In Guiding Principles of Natural Horse Care, Stephanie Krahl teaches horse guardians the foundational concepts necessary to enhance and optimize their horse's overall health and well-being. This is not a book about cookie cutter approaches, nor does it tailor to the silver bullet mentality, but rather it's a practical guide that provides valuable information if you're wanting to keep your horse naturally. Natural horse care has become a popular approach to maintaining your equine partner with the goal in mind that she'll have both quality of life and longevity. Additionally, guardians are finding it to be an excellent approach to decreased horse keeping expenses and to having the potential for decreased veterinarian bills. Although the hurdles to starting a natural horse keeping program appear to be minimal, without an experienced guide it's easy to become frustrated when you feel your expectations are not met. This book was written by the creator of Soulful Equine, a leading resource on natural horse care, and takes the reader through the key principles for maintaining a naturally healthy horse. Guiding Principles of Natural Horse Careprovides practical advice and results based on the author's own experience of what works through tried and tested strategies. Inside this book, the reader will learn: * To understand the dreaded feeling of fear and how to manage it when it relates to your horse and to your horse's care. If fear arises, you'll be more prepared to deal with it if a challenging situation presents itself. * The role foundational nutrition plays in having a consistently healthy horse. A consistently healthy equine partnerhelps you feel confident that you're making the right decisions about your horse's overall care. * Details regarding common health concerns for guardians and why implementing a well-rounded natural horse care program may prevent, if noteliminate, most concerns. You will feel confident and less fearful. * What to consider if you want to take your horse barefoot and what to consider in order to maintain a sound barefoot horse. By setting your barefoot program up for success, you will feel more at ease and less confused when it comes to lameness concerns. * Points to consider when deciding to trim your own horse. Having all the facts up front allows you to feelconfidentin your decision with little doubt and few, or no, regrets. * To think of the word "expert" differently. Many times, it's hard to know who to trust and believe when it comes to horse care. Knowing how to navigate through information when seeking out an individual for help will be empowering for you as a horse guardian. * Guidelines for creating a natural habitat that saves you time, space, money and improves the health of your horse. Learning effective ways to allow your horse to move and interact with other horses, like nature intended, will help you have peace of mind like nothing else. * What's necessary to implement a foundational program that promotes a naturally healthy equine partner. By understanding foundational principles, you'll feel more confident about your horse care decisions. * What is necessary in order to be a great caregiver and partner for your horse. Being able to make informed decisions about your equine companion's care will help you be more in control of your horse's overall health, well-being and your future together.

More and more horse owners are turning to alternative therapies to enhance the health and well-being of their equine companions. Many believe - as Jenny Morgan does - that horses kept in a healthy, all-natural environment have fewer health problems. Thus, this essential reference for horse owners begins with preventive care. Natural Healing for Horses teaches how to know a horse thoroughly, from forelock to fetlock; understand a horse's moods and immediately recognize the slightest change in appearance or behavior; build a stabling system that has proper space, drainage, and safety; select the ideal pasture location; and develop affordable and natural routines for exercising, feeding, watering, and grooming horses kept in a stable or at pasture. The second section of this book addresses specific health issues and suggested therapies, including herbal and homeopathic treatments, chiropractic, acupuncture, massage, and aromatherapy, as well as standard veterinary treatments. Whatever the need, Morgan provides all the information necessary to choose the right natural treatment to improve a horse's general well-being or solve particular health problems.