Choosing the right horse breed isn’t just about looks or talent, it’s about horse personality, horse energy, and safety. In this podcast, we break down the best horse breeds for different riders and explain how horse temperament, horse psychology, and horse energy play a major role in long-term success and happiness. You’ll learn how certain horse breeds tend to think, … Read More
How to treat a horse with snotty nose
Here’s something that might surprise you. You know that runny nose your horse has right now? The one you’re probably thinking about treating with antibiotics? What if I told you that giving antibiotics is actually stopping your horse from getting better? I know. Sounds backwards, right? Let me explain what’s really happening… That Snot Is … Read More
Podcast Episode 87: Why Bits Hurt Horses and How to Prevent It
If your horse seems resistant or uncomfortable when riding, there might be something going on you haven’t considered yet. And it’s not about you being a “bad” rider. After 30 years as a horse vet, I’ve learned something important about bits that most riders simply don’t know: Even the mildest bit creates tension throughout your horse’s … Read More
The Mystery of the Horse That Won’t Go Forward (Podcast Ep.63)
The Mystery of the Horse That Won’t Go Forward (And How to Solve It) Look, if you’ve got a horse that refuses to go forward, I know exactly what you’re thinking right now… “Just tell me the answer already!” Fair enough. Here it is: The three most common causes for horses that won’t go forward are saddle fit, sternum misalignment, … Read More
Podcast episode 49: Moody Mares and problem pregnancies.
Have you or your friends ever dealt with a moody mare? Not just a regular cycling mare, but the super over-the-top moody mares. (I’ve heard them called “psycho-b#*ches”) On today’s Horse Mysteries Solved podcast, we chat about WHY some mares are moody, and some not. There’s so many mares regularly on raspberry leaves or chasteberry or Regumate, that it becomes … Read More
Podcast Episode 47: Colic and the travelator
Here’s the bad news: Colic is the #1 cause of death in horses. Impaction colic is involved in about 80% of all colic types. Here’s the good news: Impaction colic is totally preventable. In today’s Horse Mysteries Solved podcast, I’ll share with you an easy to remember analogy about how the intestine works — which is surprisingly like an airport … Read More
Podcast Episode 46: Cellulitis
I hope you are NOT familiar with cellulitis, because it is not good. There’s an image of a horse leg with cellulitis below (graphic warning). Articles state that over 50% of cellulitis cases come with no warning, and no signs of trauma or cut skin. It’s currently a veterinary mystery. Which is why it’s on today’s Horse Mysteries Solved podcast. … Read More
Podcast Episode 45: When should you get an MRI?
Has your horse had an MRI? I would love to hear the results. In todays Horse Mysteries Solved podcast, I’m sharing MRI results on a lame horse. Why would it matter? Because we discuss: -Were the results helpful? -What could have been done? -Why is the horse still lame? Plus: -Pros and cons of MRIs -Why MRIs can make you … Read More
Episode 14: Scar tissue — what can be done about it?
Have you had frustrations with a horse with scar tissue? Common scenarios: Short-strided hind end issues after gelding Tendon or ligament adhesions (stuck together) after injury Difficult breathing or coughing after bout with ‘flu or pneumonia Stiff or difficulty bending with chronic diarrhea These are just a few examples to give you the idea that scar tissue can … Read More
Podcast Episode #4: Acupuncture vs Energywork
In this episode of “Horse Mysteries Solved”… Acupuncture vs Energywork We had an interesting question come in… Fred wanted to know if energy bodywork is the same as acupuncture without needles. A good question! There’s so many therapy modalities available, it can be tough to figure out how each one works… and which one might be best for your horse. … Read More
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