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On the cover: Horses naturally love company, especially other horses. But ‘herdbound’ behavior in the extreme may indicate a problem. You can help... see related articles inside this issue.
Photo by Melanie MacDonald

Inside This Issue

AMAZING AROMATHERAPY
Herdbound and Fearful Horses Benefit from Essential Oils
By Catherine Bird

FOR THE RIDER
It’s All in the Hips, Part 2
By Ingrid Edisen

AT HOME WITH HOMEOPATHY
Holism and Homeopathy on the Farm, Part 3:
Therapeutics - Palliation, Suppression, and Cure
By Glen Dupree, DVM

OF INTEREST
Talking Horse Ranch:
A Holistic Approach to Educating People and Helping Horses
By Lisa Ross-Williams

WILD HORSES
Interview with Deanne Stillman, author of Mustang

TO THE RESCUE
The Choctaw Indian Pony:
An Endangered Treasure
By John Fusco

ACUPOINTERS
Harmonizing With the Seasons
Part 1: The Structure of the Five Phases of Transition
By Amy Snow and Nancy Zidonis

IN ESSENCE
Yarrow Essential Oil
By Nayana Morag

SILENTLY SPEAKING
Animal Communication and Energy Work:
Useful Tools in Working with Your Animals
By Hanne Brunn

HOOFCARE HIGHLIGHT      
Ask the AHA
Pete Ramey, Sue Mellen, Christina Cline, Cindy Meyer

PONY EXPRESS
Cowboy Poetry
By Harold Roy Miller

BARN BUDDIES
Ode to Niki and Her Natural Passing
By Lisa Ross-Williams

CASE HISTORY
Granite’s Return to Riding
By Nancy Camp

Of Interest

May 17-18

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Volume 10 Issue 3

Feature Stories:

SPECIAL FEATURE

Milk THisle


Herbs for Mares

By Hilary Page Self, BSc, MNIMH


During their seasons, some mares will struggle to carry a rider on their backs and take part in events where they are required to jump, perform exacting schooling movements, and generally put the whole of their pelvic area under additional strain. Is it any wonder that many of them are “difficult” at this time?

 

 

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YOUNG NATURALS

Mounted

 

Safety Series Part 3:
Herdbound Horses and How to Help

By Claire Devisse


It’s frustrating and often scary to see a horse work himself into a frenzy when separated from his herd mates. It’s also very dangerous to the handler. The herdbound issue is a complex one, but by understanding why horses develop this problem and what skills are needed to support them through it, this challenge can be overcome.

 

 

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IN TRAINING

Balanced


Do You Have A Balanced Horse?

By Jim Orlowski

 


Horses adapt biomechanically and move in an unbalanced manner to accommodate a rider’s lack of balance, causing a multitude of physical problems. To get back to balance, both rider AND horse must to be addressed. Here’s how...

 

 

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HERBS FOR HEALTH

Stevia


Stevia: the Long and the
“Sweet of It” and
How It May Benefit Your Horse

By Jessica Lynn

Stevia has been used as a sweetener and flavor enhancer for centuries. It’s a known digestive aide, has pro-biotic/pre-biotic qualities,  contains some anti-microbial properties, and has the ability to balance blood sugars, according to research.

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