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Herd in Iceland

“Herd in Iceland” I bet you don’t think of horses when you think of Iceland.  I didn’t either until I saw this remarkable story/video. Herd in Iceland is a documentary about the annual round-up of the Icelandic horse, isolated for centuries by the country’s oceanic borders. “Herd In Iceland” began filming in the fall of 2010, […]

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Herd in Iceland

“Herd in Iceland” I bet you don’t think of horses when you think of Iceland.  I didn’t either until I saw this remarkable story/video. Herd in Iceland is a documentary about the annual round-up of the Icelandic horse, isolated for centuries by the country’s oceanic borders. “Herd In Iceland” began filming in the fall of 2010, […]

Horse and Rider Spa Treatments

DIY Horse and Rider Spa Treatments Your horse works hard. You work hard. Don’t you both deserve a little pampering and stress relief? A day at the spa could be just the ticket. Spas have been bastions of human relaxation for centuries. Horse spas now offer the same sorts of pampering for our four-legged partners. […]

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Horse and Rider Spa Treatments

DIY Horse and Rider Spa Treatments Your horse works hard. You work hard. Don’t you both deserve a little pampering and stress relief? A day at the spa could be just the ticket. Spas have been bastions of human relaxation for centuries. Horse spas now offer the same sorts of pampering for our four-legged partners. […]

Healthy Living is Easy for Pets Too! The Importance of Clean Water By Bonnie Best

The importance of clean water to your pet’s health Water is the one component critical for all life as we know it. Water is responsible for maintaining hydration, controlling body temperature, replacing nutrients throughout our system, and flushing toxins out. The importance of fresh water in our lives cannot be understated, and this is also […]

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Healthy Living is Easy for Pets Too! The Importance of Clean Water By Bonnie Best

The importance of clean water to your pet’s health Water is the one component critical for all life as we know it. Water is responsible for maintaining hydration, controlling body temperature, replacing nutrients throughout our system, and flushing toxins out. The importance of fresh water in our lives cannot be understated, and this is also […]

Go for the Gold! Talking with your show horse helps improve competition scores

Talking with your show horse really does help improve their competition scores! Many years ago I went to a Pre-Olympic Trial Dressage* Competition and was introduced to a world class upper level Grand Prix dressage horse, Okzident, and his owner and trainer, JP.    As soon as this man learned that I could communicate with […]

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Go for the Gold! Talking with your show horse helps improve competition scores

Talking with your show horse really does help improve their competition scores! Many years ago I went to a Pre-Olympic Trial Dressage* Competition and was introduced to a world class upper level Grand Prix dressage horse, Okzident, and his owner and trainer, JP.    As soon as this man learned that I could communicate with […]

Treat The Patient Not The Disease: The Bach Flower Method & Remedies

This article was previously published May 2, 2012, and was updated on June 30, 2023 What is the Bach Flower Method? Dr. Edward Bach, (1886-1936) was an English pathologist and bacteriologist who developed a system of diagnosis and therapy based on personality identification and thirty eight flower essences called The Bach Flower Remedies. These homeopathic […]

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Treat The Patient Not The Disease: The Bach Flower Method & Remedies

This article was previously published May 2, 2012, and was updated on June 30, 2023 What is the Bach Flower Method? Dr. Edward Bach, (1886-1936) was an English pathologist and bacteriologist who developed a system of diagnosis and therapy based on personality identification and thirty eight flower essences called The Bach Flower Remedies. These homeopathic […]

TEDx Talk – Animals Are Smarter Than You Think

Animals Are Smarter Than You Think Have you ever felt like your animal was trying to tell you something? If your pet is staring at you intently, then they desperately want to tell you something. They don’t understand why you can’t hear them. If they are behaving badly or are in pain or suffering from […]

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TEDx Talk – Animals Are Smarter Than You Think

Animals Are Smarter Than You Think Have you ever felt like your animal was trying to tell you something? If your pet is staring at you intently, then they desperately want to tell you something. They don’t understand why you can’t hear them. If they are behaving badly or are in pain or suffering from […]