Your horse may be your partner, best friend, athlete, confidant or pet; regardless of their place in your life they all must adapt to the confines of domestication. The horse, as a prey animal, has evolved with the ability to hide injury and tension that may cause pain. Their survival depends on it. With the jobs we have given them they are still unlikely to show the early signs of injury or pain. Unavoidable muscle tension and stress can therefore build up, causing limited range of motion, joint damage and changes in temperament. Through my year of working with horses and studying multiple modalities I have found the best results…
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Equine Photonic Therapy
Could photonic therapy be right for your horse? Over the years we have been conditioned to become a “take a pill” oriented society. It often seems we have been led to believe that we must take drugs to cure illnesses and conditions, and alternative therapies are rarely prescribed. By contrast, photonic therapy and The Touch and Torch Method™ (TTM™) is totally natural, without side effects and often with quicker results because it energizes the body’s own healing centers at the cellular level. Due to a lack of understanding, many horse owners don’t realize that photonic therapy works. This method of treatment has not gained nearly the recognition it deserves. The…
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Horse Nutrition
During the last three decades, there has been an increased awareness of equine nutrition and its importance to the health of the horse. In every stage of a horse’s life, nutrition is the foundation for good equine health and longevity. The dietary needs of a horse change as it goes through each life stage. The great number of varieties of commercial feeds on the market attest to the recognition different life stages require different diets. For optimum health, horses must be provided with an adequate supply of energy, protein, vitamins, and minerals and have access to fresh, clean water. It goes without saying that adequate fresh water intake is essential…
