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Olive leaf

What options do you have for a 800-900 lb horse? I need something I can give in her feed.

Carol Sporleder 154 days ago

Catatsrophic wounds and David Jolly DVM

Hi I saw you guys have an article by the late David Jolly DVM. Do you guys have any more information or resources from him as his website has been taken down since his passing. There was a wealth of information there and it is sad if it has been lost.

April Walden 192 days ago

Hibiscus Cannabinus

Have you evaluated Hibiscus Cannabinus in any way as a feed additive for equine?

Adam otf Sechler AMB 257 days ago

Quinoa

How much raw quinoa should a horse receive daily? I ordered chia but quinoa came instead. I know horses can have quinoa and it has many benefits. I just can’t find the amount to feed!

Laura more than 1 year ago

Never heard of feeding Quinoa to a horse

Chia, Flax, Hemp or CBD for the Omega benefits.

Karen (HolisticHorse.com) more than 1 year ago

Cushings

I have a 26 y/o QH x clyde gelding. Last year he was diagnosed with Cushings, and is on Pravascend. Is there a supplement that could help him -- either with the disease or to help his body process the meds?

Gloria Thiesen more than 1 year ago

suspensory ligaments

I saw your article about Support for Tendon and Suspensory Ligament injuries. In it, someone mentioned accupunture. Do you have an acupuncturist that you could recomend. I live in the Baltimore area. Thank you in advance

nancy wallis more than 1 year ago

Organic cinnamon

My horse has been on a thyroid piwder combined with your organic cinnamon once a day. She has metabolic issues and is looking better. Is it best to keep her on the cinnamon or need to?

Janet Kelly more than 1 year ago

Have horses on epm herbs. Working. They need vaccines. Can this product be adjust to help prevent a relapse. Or do I need to use drugs ?

Epm herbs and vaccines. Any protocol?

Lauriejean Chamberlin more than 2 years ago

Goji

Are goji berries safe for horses?

Terri Bright more than 2 years ago

Grey Water

Can you use grey water to irrigate a portion of your land that your horse and cattle will graze?

BRAD DURHAM more than 2 years ago

Magazine

Is the magazine still in print? I would like to order a subscription if it still is. Thank You

Darcie more than 2 years ago

Magazine no longer in print

Sorry, no the Holistic Horse magazine is no longer printed.

Karen (HolisticHorse.com) more than 2 years ago

DSLD

Looking for more information on helping my horse with the disease. I know there is no cure, but would like to keep him comfortable as long as possible.

Cheryl Searer more than 3 years ago

moon blindness

What do you recommend to treat leptospirosis and resulting moon blindness

Michelle Rasmussen more than 3 years ago

Please see the previously posted articles

https://holistichorse.com/health-care/uveitis-moonblindness-in-horses/

Karen (HolisticHorse.com) more than 3 years ago

leg pain

Hello! I was referred by Newport Coast Animal Hospital because apparently the owner of this company also brings her pet there:). Being naturally minded they thought you might be able to help. I have a young 2 year old dog who has a leg injury in what seems to be where the leg joins the body or in the knee. Xrays and an exam have been done and they can’t find anything wrong:/ He walks a little off but more concerning is he lies in bed all day and going on week 4:((( Would you recommend cbd for the pain and inflammation. They gave me tylenol and I really didn’t want to use it and yesterday after such a long time now of him being not himself I gave it a try and it stimulated a seizure:/ If there’s any help you could offer I would really appreciate it. Ty so much!

Chadnie Cole more than 3 years ago

Eye injury

Have a 25YO mare with a cornea ulcer and the discussion is to euthanasia wondering if you have any remedy suggestions as we are giving 1 more week until a decision has to be made. Still happy and eating. Not worried if loss of sight just would like to assist holistically as well as conventionally.

Sally Maizey more than 3 years ago

equine Holistic Mederian dental chart

our Farrier is amish an does dental care with horses an am trying to get him a copy of that chart but not sure how to obtain one will b glad to pay for it. I am a holistic practitioner an have a chart I use for people . Am also interested in your chart as we have horses also just find it interesting Thanks GeeGee

GeeGee Tharp more than 3 years ago

Worming

I was interested to read the article 'Resistant!' about equine parasites. In the UK we have Verm-X, a herbal wormer for horses, and indeed other animals. I use it for my cats too. It isn't unusual for my two cobs to have a zero worm count. It's fabulous stuff. Completely natural and my ponies love it. I haven't used a chemical wormer for years, not that it worked particularly well when I did. I can't find a stockist for the USA. I'd advise someone to import. I can't recommend it enough.

Amanda Rofe more than 4 years ago

Ear plaque

Any suggestions on treating ear plaque?

Sandra Reagon more than 4 years ago

Winter laminitis

The condition is strikingly similar to Raynauds syndrome in people, and is linked to hypothyroidism. TSH is a poor indicator of hypothyroidism. I've had my TSH at the lowest end of the range, yet had been symptomatic because my free T3 is too low. Also, low progesterone or high estrogen causes it to flare. I'd bet some of t he same processes are at work in horses.

catherine schwartz more than 5 years ago

Lymes disease

I have a horse that was diagnosed with lymes disease. He is going to be going through the month long IV antibiotic treatment, but I would like to set up a holistic treatment that would work with the antibiotic to help healing him. He has been showing some neurological signs, and I know that treatment is not 100% so I am trying to set up the best plan possible for him. I read your article on herds that help with the lymes, but was wondering how to figure out the amount to give of each herb and how many to put together in each mixture. Thank you for any help.

Dona more than 5 years ago

Lyme Disease

What types of neurological signs is your horse showing?
My 27 year old arabian quarter horse is showing signs of neurological problems, wondering if they are the same as your horse's signs.

Cindy Hehn more than 3 years ago

overweight and 24/7 hay

I have an 18 year old gelding that is overweight. I like the idea of 24/7 hay, but won't he get even more overweight?

Jan Ammon more than 5 years ago

Magazine

I own a healthy foods for Horses store opening March 1. I would like to carry in the store

Linda murphy more than 5 years ago

Thyroid

Good Morning Ladies,
I have a 24 year old donkey with Cushings and metabolic syndrome. I have been giving him Thyro-Vet for a number of years. He also takes Pracend.. I have been researching online alternative thyroid treatments.
Have seen a different school of thought from what vets traditionally do just prescribe something. Some article seemed to indicate that equines have thyroid issues lasting years. I have friends who have chosen not to take thyroid medication, choosing to use alternatives. I am wondering if you have used herbs or essential oils for a thyroid condition or cushings with any success?
Thank you
Deb VanCott

Deborah VanCott more than 5 years ago

Check out the next issue

We hope the article will be ready on Thyroid Goiters in horses and the effects of iodine!

Karen (HolisticHorse.com) more than 5 years ago

Thyroid

Please check out the recent issue of our magazine http://holistichorsemagazine.com/holistic-horse-issue-114/
We have an article on the Thyroid issues.

Karen (HolisticHorse.com) more than 5 years ago

Seizures

Any herbs for help with seizures? 21 year of gelding just started having them.

Mary Ann LeVan more than 5 years ago

Seizuers

Please contact a holistic vet like Joyce Harman or Madalyn Ward or Judith Shoemaker.
The first question is what is the causation?

Karen (HolisticHorse.com) more than 5 years ago

Whole sale new store for equine nutrition

Hi. I would like to carry your products in my new store. I’m opening a nutrition store that is based on keeping the equine healthy.

Linda Murphy more than 5 years ago

New products for your new store

Hi Linda! I have two new revolutionary products that are perfectly suited to your mission with your store. Ticks-Off.com and SereneByNature.com Let's chat!!!

Shelly Black more than 5 years ago

Wholesale books on holistic horse care

Hi I’m opening a store and looking for books on holistic care to keep horses of all ages healthy.

Samane@msn.com more than 5 years ago

Chiropractic services

I am looking for a good equine chiropractor in Northwest Pennsylvania.
Could you possibly give me contact information?
Thank yo

Sandy Hovis more than 6 years ago

Finding an Equine Chiropractor

Your best bet is to reference the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Ass. https://www.ahvma.org/ / Find a Vet

Karen (HolisticHorse.com) more than 5 years ago

treatment for wn

i was wondering how to order the herbal treatment for west nile, i would like to save my fresian mare

joanna vonholten more than 6 years ago

Cellulitis

My vet diagnosed a mild cellulitis on all 4 legs, he got antibiotic shots and Bute. I personally think he has immune issues. Is there a natural way to boost his immune system and/or cellulitis?

Nicole Oberding more than 6 years ago

Beetles and Borax

I have a new barn and the bedding we bought gave us a gift of powder beetles. I read that Borax and vinegar will rid them. If I spray this when the horses are turned out will residue hurt them after it has dried and they come back in for night feeding?

Ann Stalter more than 6 years ago

I have a Mare that is picky eater

My Mare has respitory issues and i havebeen directed to you by horse health usa to see if I can get a sample of your Herio to see if she will eat with her food. I have her on 2 supplements now one for respitory and other for pituitary. .would love to buy both products if she will tolerate them..

June Roberts more than 6 years ago

top line development

I have a 16 yr old TB mare that came to me with an atrophied top line. Muscles in her back were hard and unresponsive to palpation. She could not lift and use her back. Long story short- mare turned out to be anhydronic (sweats but not enough) Her muscle dysfunction was related to this metabolic problem.She was treated with thyroid medication and One AC. Muscle function has returned along with flexibility. Horse is schooling 2nd level dressage comfortably. Core muscle function is normal and strong. Her body condition is 5 except for her topline which scores a 4.5. We have tried everything to round out her "A" framed top line. It has improved since she came to us but now with her age she seems to have plateaued. Can a horse have a weak looking top line but have a strong enough core to do the job?

Nancy Speir more than 6 years ago

Topline

Check out our next issue, we have an article on developing the topline that may answer your question!

Karen (HolisticHorse.com) more than 6 years ago

chronic progressive lymphedema in clydesdale

What is the OHIO based company that is referred to in your article, regarding compression wrapping supplies and custom 'boot' making...????

Diana Welborn more than 6 years ago

Compression Wraps

This is the only company that I know of that has done the research: www.equicrowncanada.com

Karen (HolisticHorse.com) more than 6 years ago

Allergies/ hives

Can you recommend a supplement that can help my horse with hives?

TaniMcBain more than 6 years ago

Immune builder

You mention using Garlic 1 tbls spoon. What form of Garlic, powder, chopped in oil, paste? Same questions for Spirulina. There are so many forms and expensive Spirulina in the health food store. What do you recommend. Will these three be enough to keep the system in top shape with a good gut, vitamins and minerals?

Amilda Coffman more than 6 years ago

Horse abscess

Hello, I am messaging from a rural area in Panama. i recently arrived to this farm and one of the horses has a large abscess around what would be its knee. It's approximately half the size of a tennis ball and looks very membranous. The color is about a yellow/white, but it is hard to tell because the local here who has been treating it has been using a purple disinfectant. Seeing as we are in the jungle and far, far away from any vet, I am on the hunt for a home remedy. Could you please provide any information or resources you may have available? How could I maybe do moxabustion here?? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciate. Thanks, Lauren

Lauren more than 6 years ago

abscess

Banixx is a very good product: 877-944-0795 (toll-free)
Email: info@banixx.com not sure if they can ship there. I will put his out there and see if we get a response, do you have any photos?

Karen (HolisticHorse.com) more than 6 years ago

Just found out my Paso Fino gelding has EPM and Lymes Disease. Any supportive therapies?

I just found out my Paso Fino gelding has EPM and Lymes disease. Do you know of any supportive therapies after he is finished with his medication. Any info would be helpful.

Renee' Miler more than 6 years ago

epm

I'm sorry to hear about such a troublesome double diagnosis. Here's something I found out when my vet thought my horse may have EPM, -many people say to super boost the E vitamins, and vit. C for immune support. I was lucky my boy came out "zero", but I did learn about Yucca, Yucca has been found to have some anti-protozoa qualities, it's really worth reading about. Back On Track leg wraps have helped my horse, it is incredible actually. I bet the BOT mesh sheet would help comfort your horse.

BlackBayBeauty more than 6 years ago

Gravely Thin

26 yr old mare, happy, active, free choice lush pasture, soaked senior feed, several supplements, mineral block, free access to water, teeth done and wormed faithfully. She does not act sick by any means. Alert and playful.
Vet says pump that grain. Is there a test just to determine if the thyroid has an issue? Any suggestions or ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Andrea Perry more than 6 years ago

horses and goji berries

How do I find out if it's safe for horses to eat goji berries?

Jean Nesta-Berry more than 6 years ago

Print Distribution

Hello I am Inquiring about distributing a Australian print version of your magazine. Other than being a horse enthusiast, I have owned, operated newspapers and published magazines for the past 10 years. If you are interested could you please reply.
Kind regards
Cherry

Cherry Jackson-Saw more than 7 years ago

Distribution

Cherry, please contact me directly

Karen Tappenden more than 7 years ago

Sweet Itch

always looking for good information on sweet itch

Grace Rooney more than 7 years ago

Any way I can help my horse overcome feeling grief of the death of her companion

If you have a magazine that has an article about this, please send it to me. Years ago i watched a TV show with an animal communicator saying you need to tell the animal that lost a companion that they are not coming back. I have told my horse three times her friend is not coming back, she is still looking for her. My horse does have two other horses in the pasture with her, that she also gets along with. However, still was wondering if there is anything else I can do for her?

Clarisa Butler more than 7 years ago

Grief

Look to Homeopathy - Ignatia - British Homeopathic Association https://www.google.com/#q=homeopathy+for+grief --- here are two Veterinary Homeopaths are Dr. Joyce Harman http://harmanyequine.com/ and Madelyn Ward DVM www.holistichorsekeeping.com
And to an animal communicator such as Anita Curtis

Karen (HolisticHorse.com) more than 7 years ago

Cataracts

I have an 8yr old gelding that our vet told us had cataracts when he was 6. Now with the latest wellness check the vet tells us the cataracts have progressed to about 30% in both eyes. She also told us nothing could be done. She says there are only 2 or 3 doctors in the US that can treat it and how expensive it would be to have surgery done by flying in a specialist. Is this completely acurate and are there other alternatives? We want do trail rides and just general rides, no competition stuff, just family. How will his sight begin to affect that.

Larry Prudhomme more than 7 years ago

Please read more on Borax

http://holistichorse.com/health-care/borax/

Karen Tappenden more than 6 years ago

Shivers

Hello what do you think would work to help a horse with Shivers?

Mary Lou Pazik more than 7 years ago

Shivers

Hi Mary Lou
Perhaps you would like to speak with an herbalist directly about the specifics on this. You can reach out to the Vet Botanical Med Assn (VBMA) to find on in your area or perhaps Andrea Baldwin could help you. I gave you her email address below.

Karen Tappenden more than 7 years ago

Wet or Dry Cough article

Is there a way to contac Andrea Baldwin with a question?

Sally Feuerberg more than 7 years ago

Contact Andrea

HI Sally, you can email me at baldwinandrea29@gmail.com.

Andrea Baldwin more than 7 years ago

Herbs for epm

What are the herbs that will help with EPM

Sue steele more than 7 years ago

Swollen sheath won't retract

i have a 23 yr old grey horse with cancer. I rescued him about 2 yrs ago. He had bad teeth, bad feet and a belly full of sand. All corrected now. His cancer rumors are getting worse. One is almost the size of my fist. Smaller ones along his spine and neck. About 2 months ago he got a pulled edema under his belly along with a swollen sheath. Bute and exercise removed the problem. Within the last two week the swollen sheath came back and is so huge it won't retract. He's also dragging his hind feet. I put him back on Bute, cool water baths and am trying to get him to walk. Walking seems painful. Could this be cancer related? I live in Arizona. Our hot weather is here.

Sue Sallee more than 7 years ago

hawthorne for horses

I have a horse who suffers from shivers symptoms and I was told that Hawthorne might help him since part of this problem is poor circulation to the hind quarters. Which form of Hawthorne is best and how much should I feed him. He weighs about 1350 pounds.

Mary Grigsby more than 7 years ago

Donkey foal

I have a 2 month old donkey foal with a preliminary Dx of lymphoma looking to try some homeopathy for treatment.

Melanie Boozer more than 7 years ago

Donkey Foal

I would recommend Dr. Joyce Harman or Dr. Madalyn Ward for homeopathy
You can Google them for info or contact me directly

Karen Tappenden more than 7 years ago

Essential oils

Someone directed me to your website. I can't find essential oils for ticks, flies and mosquitos. Do you have any options for horses and essential oils that are good to keep bugs away?

Raina more than 7 years ago

essential oils

Sorry we do not sell products

Karen Tappenden more than 7 years ago

Meniscus Tear in Hind leg

My horse has a meniscus tear almost 7 months old and does not seem to be healing well..what herbs or essential oils can help this healing process

comcure1@gmail.com more than 7 years ago

wound

Read this article on our site
http://holistichorse.com/health-care/healing-catastrophic-wounds/

Karen Tappenden more than 7 years ago

Algee in the pond

I have a pond that has a lot of algee and I want to treat it with Mizzen - a copper based product. It states that that it is safe for fish and no swimming reatrictions. However my horse is in the pond a lot and I do not know if this is safe for him to be in the treated water ?

Danna Van Antwerp more than 7 years ago

Rescue of Ace from Camelot by Kristen Pierce

I am trying to locate an article written sometime around January 2011 by LA Pomeroy written about my daughter Kristen Pierce regarding her rescue horse Ace. Kristen raised funds to get Ace from Camelot by making chocolate horse lollipops and sold them to local business. At that time Kristen was a student in college here on Long Island.

sue pierce more than 7 years ago

Ace

You mean this article?
http://holistichorse.com/health-care/keeping-the-tired-out-of-retired/

Karen Tappenden more than 7 years ago

Holistic Horse Magazine

Can I order back issues of Holistic Horse?

Mary more than 7 years ago

Back Issues

I have the last 4 issues only available $3.00 each

Karen more than 7 years ago

Ticks

Can I use Pelargonium Graveolens essential oil instead of Pelargonium Capitatum x Radens for a tick repellant on dogs and horses?

Alita more than 7 years ago

Turmeric dosage

Hi, I wonder if you have dosage requirements for horses? There is a lot of information but never quantities. Thank you

Jeni more than 8 years ago

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Shelly more than 8 years ago

coltsfoot

What's the dosage for a 1000 lb. horse? Thank you.
"Coltsfoot leaves (Tussilago farfara) Known historically as the "cough plant," coltsfoot can have anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic and anti-catarrhal (eases inflammation of mucous membranes) properties and can be useful for respiratory tract disorders, particularly to relieve coughing".

Rosemary Trosper more than 8 years ago

Coltsfoot dosage and warning

The dosage for Coltsfoot is 1 teaspoon added to 8 oz of hot water, give twice daily. However, there are some cautions with coltsfoot now that may not have been known when this article was printed.

Look for the variety Tussilago farfara Wein, this coltsfoot plant has been cultivated to not have toxic PA's in it. PA's are pyrrolizidine alkaloids that can cause liver disease. If you cannot find this variety do not use Coltsfoots for more than 26 days.

Coltsfoot is cool and moist so will work best if your horse has a dry cough, with little to no mucous. Hope this helps!

Karen (HolisticHorse.com) more than 7 years ago

Flea control

I was told you have a natural flea control product...I'm not seeing it on here. Could you please let me know what it is and how to buy it?..thank you...

Courtney more than 8 years ago

Woodsorrel

Hi Shirley
My horses graze freely most of the time on grasses, fresh oats and herbs and weeds growing on our farm.
After our last rain I was surpriced at the amount of woodsorrel that came up. One of our paddocs probibly consists of 60% of it with a few grasses, weeds and fennel in between. Im a bit conserned about the amount they get in. Apparantly to much can be toxic and could cause kidney problems. I watched them while grazing and they dont realy eat it, but while looking for the other plants they do get some in.
I was just wondering, will they actually consume to much or will they be wise enough to know they should avoid it?
And do you maybe know how much could become problematic?

Thank you
Kind regards
Ilana

ilana more than 8 years ago

Equine mare uterus infection resistant to all antibiotics

I have a mare that has a pseudomonas infection in her uterus that has become resistant to all antibiotics. Is colloinal Silver or any other holistic treatment recommended?

Maria Mandina more than 8 years ago

Antibiotic Resistance

Yes, it will take a lot more than that, at this stage, Chinese herbs and/or homeopathics well prescribed. Might even need some herbs infused directly, depends on how bad (but might be hard to get a vet to do it). Probably immune supplementation since she has had lots of antibiotics and her immune function is down.
Joyce
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Joyce Harman DVM, MRCVS
Harmany Equine Clinic, Ltd.
Appts only 540-229-1855
www.harmanyequine.com

Karen (HolisticHorse.com) more than 7 years ago

pseudomonas

colloidal silver is very effective on pseudomonas!!!

sabrina more than 7 years ago