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You will find articles by Madalyn Ward DVM. BIO: "My name is Madalyn Ward, and I graduated from Texas A&M University in 1980. I worked in an equine practice until 1985, then started my own practice at Bear Creek Veterinary Clinic in Austin, Texas. After four more years of practice, I remained frustrated about many aspects of western medicine. Despite regularly attending conferences, consulting with experts and reading all the latest literature, I was still not curing many chronic conditions. I also found many standard conventional practices very invasive and unappreciated by my patients. I wanted my patients to live happier as well as healthier lives."
Patty Stiller, a farrier from California, is well-known for her hard work to promote and "interpret" natural balance principles.
Holistic Horse Keeping Holistic healing means approaching each horse as an individual to support or restore health. This differs from conventional medicine which is based on diagnosis and treatment of disease. Many people associate conventional medicine with drugs and holistic medicine with natural substances but the basic difference is in the philosophy; any method of treatment that considers all aspects of health in an individual could be considered holistic |
Preventing Burnout In this month's regular newsletter I discussed how relaxation time is crucial to helping your horse avoid burnout. Of course, relaxation can mean something different to every horse. Knowing your horse's five element personality type can help you determine the best way to help him relax. |
Prolapse Frog - Hoof Info Note the very hollow area between the heel bulbs, typical of a hoof with weak internal cartilage structure. Especially note the huge, wide, LIVE frog which can not be safely trimmed to the level of the trimmed heels without invading live tissue. |
Keeping Your Horse Healthy and Happy at a Boarding Stable If you're into holistic and natural care for your horse, getting all your needs met in a boarding situation can require quite a bit of planning and forethought, not to mention tact and diplomacy! |
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