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Healing Emotional Wounds: Understanding and Addressing PTSD in Horses

Recognizing and appropriately managing trauma-induced responses in equine patients is important. The connection between equines and their human companions is built on a foundation of...

5 ways to relax an anxious horse

Does your horse have anxiety? If you’re not sure, some of the tell-tale signs your horse could be anxious include weight loss, excessive chewing,...

Easing equine anxiety for better performance

It’s the day of the show, and your horse is on his worst behavior. Could anxiety be the culprit? Let’s take a look at...

Researchers investigate benefits of CBD oil for equine anxiety

Can CBD reduce stress and help manage obsessive compulsive behaviors in horses? Researchers at Tarleton State University are seeking an answer to this frequently-asked...

What horses can teach us about mindfulness

A practical guide to the benefits of greater self-awareness and mindfulness in the barn and beyond. What is mindfulness? I like to think of it...

A homeopathic approach to mental health issues in horses

Just like humans, horses can suffer from depression, anxiety, PTSD and other mental health problems. In many cases, homeopathic remedies offer a natural way...

6 ways for riders to stay calm amid life changes

Life changes can upset your balance and impact your ability to work effectively with your horses. But there are ways to maintain your calm...

Essential oils for the anxious horse

Essential oils are a natural, effective way to help alleviate stress and anxiety in our equine friends. Horses can experience anxiety in many situations –...

Dealing with performance anxiety

Are you struggling with show nerves, or disheartened because the perfect performance you envisioned isn’t materializing? The solution could be as simple as changing...

Balance your horse with these ayurvedic herbs

Your training routine at home may be sufficient to physically and emotionally balance your horse, but what happens when you head to a show?...