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Did you know that horse healing is really being a detective? Why? Because it’s the questions that are important. If we don’t ask enough questions, it’s easy to jump to conclusions. For example, some horses hate having their head touched. Many owners assume their horse was either abused or “ear’d” as a foal. And that’s it. They never try to … Read More

Are you familiar with equine recurrent uveitis (ERU)? It used to be called moon blindness. Here is an example: Current traditional medicine treats ERU with antibiotics and steroids. This decreases the inflammation, thus clearing the eye of cloudiness. But what caused the inflammation in the first place? Find out on today’s Horse Mysteries Solved. Links Mentioned: shop.tuckerbiokinetic.com/uveitis-resolve/ Summary: Summary by … Read More

Have you heard of Fecal Water Syndrome (FWS)? Also called Free Fecal Liquid or Water. It’s not fun. Horses with FWS have normal fecal balls, and then this weird extra water. So that water splashes everywhere, including the poor horse’s legs and tail. Simple cause and solution on today’s Horse Mysteries Solved podcast. Here’s to clean butts. Links mentioned: shop.tuckerbiokinetic.com … Read More

Did you know some studies put equine ulcers at 96% of horses? That’s crazy. There are other studies that show the number is at least 60%. Why is that? On Horse Mysteries Solved podcast, I’ll tell you why so many horses have ulcers. And what to do about it. Links mentioned: Ulcer Revival Summary: Summary by AI: Dr. Renee Tucker … Read More

In today’s Horse Mysteries Solved podcast, I talk about how horses should NOT be backsore. Why? Because their back muscles are at rest while they are standing. Yes, at rest. So why do they get sore? And, if sore, why don’t they heal? Hear some reasons and what to do about them. Links mentioned: Rib checkup video: https://wheredoesmyhorsehurt.com/how-to-videos/ Sternum checkup … Read More

Today’s Horse Mysteries Now podcast is about equine skin issues. There’s so many! All with fantastic names: mud fever, rain rot, rain scald, malanders, scratches, grease heel, fly allergies, and more. Guess what? They’re all caused by the same things. Humans just like to name them something different. Regardless of the name, you can get rid of the skin issues. … Read More

Have you heard that suspensory ligament “pulls” happen mainly from overuse? Either you’re “riding too much, or doing too much for the horses level, or overdoing a specific movement.” That’s wrong. You need TWO items to be going wrong with your horse in order to have a suspensory pull: A misaligned leg AND a problem with the liver More about … Read More

Have you seen horses with asthma struggle to breath? It’s heartbreaking. Today on Horse Mysteries Solved, I share why horses get equine asthma, COPD, RAO, heaves, etc. All those “diagnosis” are really the same condition: A spectrum of breathing difficulties. The podcast is not about medications, or diagnosis…it’s about why the horses have trouble breathing in the first place. And … Read More

I know you’ve worked hard on your horse’s saddle fit. Most horse owners have either had a saddle fitter out, or watched multiple saddle fitting videos, or both. But occasionally I hear, “I’ve tried everything, but nothing fits my horse. He or she is so asymmetrical!” This podcast is for you. I talk about 3 important misalignments in this Horse … Read More