Growing and Using Rosemary for Horses
Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis, is a popular herb because of its distinctive scent and its many culinary and holistic uses. It has anti-inflammatory properties and is used as an anti-bacterial and anti-microbial herb. For horses, it is used as a fast-acting antiseptic to repel fungal infections and bacteria. It can also be used in a homemade insect repellant.
Posted: Thursday 23 February 2012
Feeding the Pregnant Mare (third trimester)
A mare’s pregnancy lasts an average of 11 months and during this time it’s essential to provide proper nourishment. Nutritional requirements will vary depending on the mare’s breed, age and overall health but special care and attention to nutrition is crucial in every case.
Posted: Thursday 23 February 2012
How to Raise Chickens
How to raise chickens is a very real issue for people these days as it is becoming more and more popular. Food today is becoming more of an issue for people because of the rising costs and the pure ethics of how our food is produced. Herbs are a perfect way to help raise your chickens naturally and can even add to the flavour.
Posted: Wednesday 30 November 2011
Horses with Arthritis could Benefit from Eating Hawthorn
Horses with arthritis could benefit greatly from eating Hawthorn, both the tops of the plant and the berries. Its proper botanical name is Crataegus monogyna & Crataegus oxyacantha and it is considered an extremely valuable medicinal herb.
Posted: Tuesday 29 November 2011
Horses with Colic-Peppermint could be the answer
Horses with colic can be helped with different herbs but it is a serious condition that can also kill so make sure you call the vet immediately if you suspect colic in your horse.
Posted: Tuesday 22 November 2011
Pets and Fireworks-How to soothe your pets nerves naturally at guy Fawkes
Pets and fireworks are usually a pretty bad mix. Using herbal remedies to help your pets at this stressful time can be hugely beneficial. Herbs for human health are becoming more and more popular each day.
Posted: Friday 28 October 2011
Moody Mares and PMS Type Symptoms
Have you ever wondered what nature has in its medicine chest for moody mares? Often when we look at our mares that present with “mareish” behaviour we don’t immediately relate it to the human symptoms of pre-menstrual tension, but in fact it is very similar.
Posted: Friday 30 September 2011
What's in Nature's Medicine Chest for Horse Allergies and Hayfever?
Does your horse suffer from allergies and hayfever like symptoms? Spring and summer can certainly be the time of year when such unpleasant problems can make themselves known. Just like humans, horses can suffer the horrible effects of horse allergies and hayfever but luckily there are some wonderful herbs available to ease the discomfort.
Posted: Friday 16 September 2011
Treating the Winter Blues
Wonderful healing herbs for colds and viruses
Posted: Wednesday 10 August 2011
The Wonders of Apple Cider Vinegar
Ask your grandmothers and they will probably tell you how apple cider vinegar eases arthritis and "cures all that ails you". Cider vinegar's health enhancing properties also makes it the perfect daily tonic for your horse.
Posted: Thursday 19 May 2011
Navicular in Horses
Navicular in horses is also known as Navicular Syndrome. It is a disease affecting the navicular bone and the surrounding tissues in the heel. It usually affects the two front feet. This condition seems to be on the increase these days or possibly it is just being more widely recognised.
Posted: Thursday 19 May 2011
Bio-tech - The Basics
What is Genetic Engineering (GE) and what are the implications?
Posted: Thursday 19 May 2011
Tips for Excitable or Nervous Horses
Excitability is probably one of the biggest and most common problems with horses, but it is important to find out why your horse is behaving like this before you try to treat it.
Posted: Thursday 19 May 2011
Summer Herbs for Horses
Summer is the perfect time for growing tasty summer herbs for horses.
Posted: Thursday 19 May 2011
Health Food for Horses
Want to feed your horses treats which they love and are good for them too? Here are a few of nature's health food for horses.
Posted: Thursday 19 May 2011
Useful Winter Herbs
Below you will find a few of the better known herbs for fighting winter ills.
Posted: Thursday 19 May 2011
Herbs to Combat Colds and Viruses
Natural herbs can be used effectively to help combat colds and viruses.
Posted: Tuesday 17 May 2011
The Amazing Health Giving Properties of Cider Vinegar
Ask your grandmothers and they will probably tell you how apple cider vinegar eases arthritis and "cures all that ails you". Cider vinegar's health enhancing properties also makes it the perfect daily tonic for your horse.
Posted: Tuesday 17 May 2011
Arthritis in Dogs
Arthritis in dogs is becoming more common place these days. Arthritis is thought to affect 1 in every 5 dogs and about the same number in horses. This article describes the symptoms of arthritis in dogs and how herbs can be used to relieve the pain and discomfort.
Posted: Monday 16 May 2011
The Wonders of Devil's claw
Devil's Claw - the natural anti-inflammatory herb is ideal for stiff joints
in the colder seasons.
Posted: Sunday 24 August 2008
