This article was previously published January 17, 2014, and was updated on July 28, 2022 First Aid for Laminitis in Horses If you suspect that laminitis (or founder, as it is known in layman’s terms) is to blame for your horse’s sudden lameness, call your veterinarian immediately. Then, follow this first-aid protocol while waiting for […]
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The 7 Stages of Aging on Horseback
Guest article courtesy of HorseChannel.com. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the guest author and do not necessarily represent the views of Val Heart & Heart Communication Enterprises Inc. This article “The Seven Stages of Aging on Horseback” was previously published December 11, 2013 and was updated on June 6, 2022. […]
Horse Clicker Training with Amanda Martin on the Real Dr Doolittle Show™
This article was previously published January 24, 2018, and was updated on April 25, 2022. Have you heard of Clicker Training? Amanda Martin, the first UK approved “The Click That Teaches” Instructor (who was trained by Alexandra Kurland) has been training horses since the early 2000s and has been teaching since the mid 2000s. Shortly […]
Go for the Gold! Talking with your show horse helps improve 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 his horse, he dragged me across the arena saying: “You have to […]
The Truth about Colic
As you shake the grain bucket to call your horse in for dinner, he lifts his head in acknowledgement. Slowly, he ambles toward you, then he abruptly stops, looks at his side and proceeds to lie down. Not only is he not interested in eating, but he is also looking fairly uncomfortable, every now and […]
Horse Life Calendar
Your horse’s healthcare needs change as he ages. Download the Horse Life Calendar to learn more about what horses need during different stages of life for vaccinations, dental care and hoof care. For more detailed information on vaccinations, see the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ vaccination chart >> This article courtesy of HorseChannel.com Bio: Val Heart – Expert […]