Why Do I need to Know About Grass?
Grass is one of those things we take for granted if we have it, and wish we had it if we don’t, especially in…
Category: Health
An idea for padding pony hooves
With founder in ponies being a real problem at this time of year, especially now we’ve had so much rain and spring growth, there…
The truth about laminitis
by Annemaree Woodward © When one of my donkeys, Sergeant Pepper, succumbed to laminitis in the spring of 2006, I was shocked. Although I’ve…
Using homeopathy to help acute laminitis – Pippin’s story by Kaya.
I went away for a few days to visit a friend, so had to ‘leave’ my ponies in the paddock 24/7. Normally they are…
Your Horse is what it Eats
by Cynthia Cooper Horses evolved to eat small amounts of grasses, herbs and minerals almost constantly throughout the day. They covered many miles to…
Laminitis Recovery
Amazing Founder Rehabilitation through hoof trimming and wholistic care. Most vets and horse owners consider a severe case of laminitis to be a death…
All Equines Are Prone To Laminitis
There are only two kinds of horses…. those that have laminitis and those that could someday get it! So what is laminitis and how…
Hoof Abscess – when being ‘kind’ is cruel
While reading the book ‘Perfect Partners’ by Kelly Marks (an excellent book by the way) I was struck by a very true statement she…
Carla’s Rescue by Hoof Care Course
Fortunately for Carla, the 12 year old shetland pony mare, her condition was discovered just prior to the TAFE Hoof Care Course. Her sad…
Stringhalt in horses
In Australia, stringhalt in horses is commonly seen in summer and autumn as drought-stressed pastures are overtaken with weeds such as false Dandelion (also…
Teeth Troubles and a Positive Outcome
I have owned Missy now for five years. The sad truth is that during those five years I have not got her teeth done.…
Mud Fever/Greasy Heel Treatment Tips
Mud Fever or greasy heel affects the lower limbs of our equine friends and may cause pain and swelling that is accompanied with crusty…
First Aid Kit for Horses
I’m a big believer in being prepared so apart from a fully stocked first aid kit, it’s important to have knowledge about what…
Over Feeding and Over Weight Equines
Learn more about the dangers of over-feeding your horse and how to tell if your equines are over-weight. Although many owners know that their…
Honey for healing wounds
More than 4,000 years after Egyptians began applying honey to wounds, it is now being sold for regular wound care all over the world.…