The results were fantastic. Lamenesses resolved, movement was enhanced, performances improved, attitudes improved, bad behaviours like bucking, pigrooting and biting disappeared, and riders began to enjoy their time with their horse again. And thus began Equine Holistic Health. By managing our horses life in a natural manner we enhance health. A horse was designed to eat natural herbage, and when we feed them a balanced natural diet we provide them with the ability to maintain their bodily systems without constantly fighting the presence of toxins from chemicals and artificial ingredients.
Horses can then look naturally healthy.
We must take charge and allow them to have access to good, chemical free, pastures and a diet containing a balanced assortment of beneficial natural products. We must provide our horse with an opportunity to socialise and undertake mutual grooming with their own kind. We need to train with a high awareness of the physiology involved in exercise and assess our partner daily with knowlegeable hands, applying massage to relieve any muscular issue before a problem develops into a lameness or other performance issue. Developing a true understanding of our horse, their physical and emotional needs will help to develop a life that is a great pleasure for our equine friend. With these few simple steps toward holistic care we provide our horses with the best possible opportunity for health and happiness.