Showing posts with label Maladies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Maladies. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

February News and Event Updates - Nouvelles de février et calendrier des évènements

In the news for this month:
The Parelli Intensive Foundation Clinic now a 3 part series, a Pat Parelli clinic, and more learning opportunities about natural health therapies!  Check out our updated event schedule.

Click here to read February's newsletter




Les nouvelles de février:
Le Stage Intensif est maintenant une série de trois formations, un stage avec Pat Parelli et de nouveaux évènements pour en apprendre plus sur les produits naturels! Voyez notre cendrier des évènements à venir.

Cliquez ici pour lire l'info-lettre de février

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Equine Ulcer Treatment - Before and After by Mark DePaolo, DVM

I have suspected that one of my horses has been having ulcers and hind end acidosis issues for a while now, and after doing the easy palpations explained in this video, my suspicion has been confirmed.  This is a great way to check a horse for ulcers and other digestive issues without having to resort to an endoscopic exam, where the vet inserts a tube with a small camera ending to scope out the horse's stomach, a procedure that requires sedation and can be quite uncomfortable for the horse, not to mention expensive.

Diet and stress are two major factors in the development of ulcers.  My horse is on a forage only diet with minerals, no grain or carbohydrates, so I can rule out this cause.  However, this year she has been through a series of traumas requiring aggressive medical treatment, not to mention the stress associated with long term stall rest, the medication and the extensive traveling we have been doing across the USA and Canada.  Not to mention the frequent changes in forage and environment inherent to this type of lifestyle.

I started treating her with a Miracle Clay solution, some of the herbs listed in the video and essential oils and will be looking into adding aloe vera juice and the other herbs to her diet.  Red lighting the sensitive points as well as CV12 is also effective.

If she does not show significant improvement in the short term, then I would consider adding a course of medication as suggested by Dr. DePaolo after consulting my own vet.




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Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Is that what we want for our horses?

A great look at the benefits of a natural living environment for horses and the 'paddock paradise' or 'track paddock' concept to maximize movement, stimulation and interaction.

Two of the keys to equine health and happiness are movement and social interaction. When locked up in a stall, the horse is isolated and does not have access to either of these vital components. Mental shutdown, aggression, depression, cribbing, wind sucking and colic are only a few of the consequences that result from stall confinement. A stall is a non-stimulating, potentially frightening and dangerous area and should only be used under certain circumstances (an injury requiring immobility, a contagious disease, dangerous weather, etc.) 
The track paddock (or "paddock paradise"), on the other hand, perfectly fulfills the requirements imposed by the equine body and mind. It is designed to encourage movement, and movement regulates everything from blood flow and bone growth and to the quality of the hooves. On the track, horses live as they were designed to: in a herd, constantly munching on hay while on the move. Track paddocks also provide horses with water holes, rolling areas, camping areas (shelter) minerals, herbs, obstacles, and more. If the natural boarding conditions are combined with a natural diet and a natural trim, the horse is guaranteed to develop strong, callused hooves and live a long, healthy life.



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Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Dr. Robert Bowker on Navicular Disease

I came across this interview while browsing the Internet and being a big fan of Dr. Bowker's work, I had to share.  I love how he explains a fairly complex field of study of horse health into simple terms for everyone to understand.

Navicular disease is still so widely miunderstood, Dr. Bowker's work is truly helping bring some scientific evidence to shatter a few myths and reveal the ingredients of keeping a horse healthy and sound.



Quoting the author of The Naturally Healthy Horse blog:
Although much of Dr. Bowker’s research continues to be ignored by those in traditional veterinary and farriery circles, he pushes on, continually bringing to light the misinformation that is often printed in student and veterinary texts.  The evidence he has collected on the natural function of the foot is overwhelming and is cited time and again by natural barefoot trimmers and holistically-focused veterinarians.
Quoting Dr. Bowker, DVM:
From my studies, I’ve been led to believe that it’s our husbandry practices–the way we care for our horses–that have created navicular disease.  Essentially, navicular disease comes down to vibrations; vibrations destroy tissue in the foot. 
When the back part of the foot and frog are not on the ground, the impact energy (from movement) is not dissipated but is instead transmitted to the bones and other connective tissues of the foot. These tissues do not dissipate the impact energy well, and the long-term result is chronic foot problems and lameness.
If the frog is on the ground, the bars will contribute in supporting weight and much of the load will be supported by the sole.
Many people think that barefoot is just about pulling the shoes off.  It’s not.  Proper and frequent trimming and keeping the toe short will result in a good hoof. In my opinion the foot during the active growth season should be trimmed by a trimmer or farrier every 3-5 weeks. In some cases even shorter time intervals. Rarely longer though.
Horse owners have a responsibility to become educated—and they need to start by paying attention to the foot.  I consider proper foot care and nutrition to be the two most important aspects of horse care. 

Click here to read the whole interview


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Sunday, March 16, 2014

Curing acute colic and injury with Photonic Therapy

Another great story about #PhotonicTherapy success: 

This morning, one of the working students here at Avalo Farm knocked on my trailer door asking for help as one of the mares appeared to be colicking and the owner Michelle is away teaching for the weekend. 

I immediately grabbed my ProLight and chart booklet and headed out in the rain. Indeed, the mare looked quite ill - she was thrashing trying to lay down, kept looking at her flanks and her gums looked very pale, showing signs of intense pain and shock. 

I did the colic points twice and within minutes she was less agitated and her gums started to pink up. I followed up with wellness points and when the working student showed up with a sedative shot, she was coming out of it and we decided she did not need to be medicated. 

Half an hour later, she was calm, looking for food and her gums were back to normal. She is now resting comfortably under a shelter with a blanket, since it's a cold rainy day here and she was shivering.

It is so great to have this fabulous tool right at hand in my first aid kit, I cannot tell you how many times I have helped horses with it, including when I stopped the hemorraging on my own horse after she tore her pastern and nicked an artery on a wire fence 2 months ago. The light has also helped me accelerate my own healing from my back injury last month. More information on the Photonic Therapy tab of this site!

Menina's injury 2 days after it happened
3 layers of sutures, all the way to the artery

Menina's injury 2 weeks later, after 4 days of transport to Florida
2 months later, the scar is now barely visible!

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Preventing winter colic - by Dr. E. Kellon, DVM

Winter is a high risk season for colic. Fortunately, this is largely related to factors you can control with careful management.
  
Impaction colic is particularly common and a major cause is dehydration.

A 1000 pound horse has a minimum daily water requirement in winter of an average of 6 gallons or one and a half 4 gallon stall buckets.  It is critically important to meet this minimum, but not always easy.

Begin by making sure the horse takes in at least 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of salt every day. If the horse refuses to free choice salt, you can add some to feed, dissolve it in water and spray on hay or dissolve and syringe it in. After a few days of salt intake many horses will begin to take it in voluntarily.

Heated or insulated water buckets/troughs are an excellent investment. Serving water warm makes it more palatable and also keeps it from freezing longer. If you don't have hot water at the barn, get an inexpensive heating coil or bring boiled water with you in a thermos or cooler. It's worth the effort.

Water intake can also be boosted by wet meals. Warm beet pulp is especially good because it soaks up  four times its weight in water. Pellets can also be soaked and many commercial feeds contain enough beet pulp to allow them to soak up water.

Gas colic or spasmodic colic can occur at any time of year, but lowered exercise and borderline hydration can put the horse at higher risk. Further guard against this by never making rapid changes in the diet (an occasional bran mash excepted), including in hays. 


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Geneviève Benoit offers seminars and workshops on natural horse management, as well as on using Photonic Therapy and Essential Oils.  Contact us for more info and to set one up. 

The Natural Horse Daily Balanced Supplement contains all essential elements for a thriving health, including salt!  Click here for more info. 

Sunday, September 1, 2013

Fall Laminitis Signs and Intervention - by Dr. E. Kellon, DVM

Several years ago, I was shocked when my aging horse developed sensitivity in its feet in the fall, and this without having access to ANY fresh grass or grain.  This is when I learned that laminitis and founder are not strictly related to eating too much grain or being turned out of fresh grass to quickly.  In the course of my research into ways to help my horse, I found Dr. Kellon, but also a lot of information on the root causes of laminities in horses, and ways to prevent it or treat it.  In the case of my mare, that episode turned out to be the first sight of Cushings disease and she was subsequently treated with Pergolide.

I thought I would pass on this article by Dr. Kellon that gives a fairly simple explanation of the process and the scientific evidence behind fall laminitis, as well as dietary concerns.  It might save you a lot of time looking for answers or even prevent an outset. -- Geneviève Benoit


Laminitis in pastured horses peaks in the spring. There is also a smaller cluster of cases seen in the fall. To understand the reason, you have to look to the causes.

One of the most devastating effects of fall laminitis is that it can appear to strike out of nowhere. However, if you know and are alert to the warning signs, you can intervene and protect your horse before disaster strikes.

Review of case histories in a large veterinary hospital found that 80+% of cases of laminitis are related to endocrine disorders – insulin resistance or Cushing's disease, which causes insulin resistance.  Insulin resistance/IR is a condition in which the insulin sensitive cells, especially skeletal muscle and fat, do not respond normally to the hormone insulin, whose job is to get glucose into the cells.  As a result, much higher than normal levels of insulin are needed to get the job done.

What does all of this have to do with fall laminitis? Beginning late August and into the fall, horses experience a rise in the pituitary hormone ACTH. ACTH is the hormone that causes cortisol release from the adrenal gland. For most horses, this is not a problem. However, increased cortisol will worsen insulin resistance and can push IR horses over the edge into laminitis. Also, horses in the early stages of Cushing's disease, which is also characterized by increased levels of ACTH, have an exaggerated release of the hormone in the fall. This can be high enough to push them into insulin resistance and laminitis. In fact, an unexplained fall laminitis is sometimes the very first symptom of Cushing's disease.

There's nothing we can do to prevent the ACTH rise, but you can be alert for signs the horse could be getting in trouble. Look for increased water consumption and urination, weight gain without change in diet, increasing fat deposits along the neck, tail base, shoulders or other abnormal location, depression. Early signs of laminitis can include reduced activity, reluctance to move when asked, tenderness on hard ground, shortened stride, stiff movements and reluctance to turn.

Click here to read the full article by Dr. Kellon


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Saturday, April 27, 2013

Comment savoir si mon cheval souffre d'ulcères gastriques?

Les ulcères gastriques chez le cheval sont beaucoup plus fréquents qu'on peut le penser.  Ils peuvent apparaître suite à un seul transport ou à un évènement stressant.  La vidéo ci-dessous démontre comment évaluer votre cheval pour la possibilité d'ulcères en le palpant.  La seule façon de confirmer le diagnostic est de demander au vétérinaire de procéder à un examen par endoscopie.

La thérapie photonique peut aider à soulager la douleur et à accélérer la guérison.  J'aime aussi incorporer l'argile Miracle Dynamite à l'alimentation de mes chevaux pour prévenir et traiter les ulcères d'estomac naturellement.

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How to know if my horse has gastric ulcers

Ulcers are much more frequent in horses that people realize.  They can appear after only one trailer ride or stressful event.  Here is a great video showing how to palpate your horse to assess whether it might be affected by ulcers.  The only way to verify the presence of gastric ulcers is to ask the vet to perform an endoscopic exam.

Photonic Therapy can help relieve the pain and accelerate healing. I also like to feed Dynamite Miracle Clay to prevent and treat ulcers naturally.

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Saturday, April 20, 2013

Comment prendre le pouls digital - How to take your horse's digital pulse

Un pouls digital élevé est un indicateur certain de laminite ou d'un cheval qui s'apprête à faire de la fourbure!  Il est important de savoir prendre le pouls digital, en particulier au printemps lorsqu'on commence à remettre les chevaux à l'herbe après l'hiver.  Processus qui devrait toujours être fait très progressivement.

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First Aid: How to Take Your Horse’s Digital Pulse at the Fetlock

An elevated digital pulse is a sure sign of laminitis or impending founder!  This is important to know especially as we start turning out horses on pasture after the winter.  A process that must be done very gradually.

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Sunday, April 14, 2013

Ma trousse de premiers soins naturelle

Je cherche à traiter mes chevaux le plus naturellement possible et j'ai découvert qu'ils tendent à demeurer plus sains et  plus heureux de cette façon.  Mes chevaux sont rarement malades, ils ne boitent pas souvent et ils ne voient le vétérinaire que pour l'examen annuel, les dents et l'épreuve Coggins.  Voici ce que je garde sous la main pour les urgences ou les premiers soins:

Un thermomètre et une feuille qui contient les informations sur les signes vitaux.

De l'argile naturelle, déjà préparée et prête à l'emploi.  C'est excellent pour soigner les enflures, les abcès, les ecchymoses, les douleurs et les courbatures, et elle peut être diluée et ingérée pour traiter les ulcères d'estomac.  C'est aussi un antiseptique naturel qui peut être appliqué sur les blessures.  J'utilise de la Bentonite, mais l'argile verte naturelle est aussi excellente.

Une torche de thérapie photonique - c'est un merveilleux outil que j'utilise tout le temps, pour prévenir et pour guérir.  La thérapie photonique a été développée par le Dr. McLaren, un vétérinaire australien, et fonctionne selon le même principe que l'acupuncture.  Au lieu de stimuler les points d'énergie avec des aiguilles, il utilise un rayon de lumière rouge.  C'est efficace et cela ne peut pas nuire au cheval.  J'ai traité avec succès de nombreuses blessures et maladies avec la torche photonique, y compris les coliques et la douleur.  Je l'utilise régulièrement sur mes chevaux à titre préventif pour éloigner la maladie, donner un coup de fouet au système immunitaire et libérer le flux d'énergie dans leurs corps.
Je suis devenue distributeur!  Pour plus de renseignements ou pour commander votre trousse de thérapie photonique, cliquez sur Thérapie photonique

L'argent colloïdal - pour traiter les blessures, les infections, les coupures, les éraflures et peut aussi être ingéré pour aider le système immunitaire.  Je l'utilise aussi pour traiter les problèmes aux yeux.

L'huile de l'arbre à thé, et les onguents à base d'huile d'arbre à thé - excellent pour toutes sortes de choses.  Cette huile a des propriétés antiseptiques et cicatrisantes et peut être appliquée sur les coupures, les éraflures, les infections de peau, les crevasses, les lésions, etc.

La crème de calendula pour les éraflures et les coupures mineures, et le gel d'arnica pour les ecchymoses et les enflures localisées.

Un probiotique - très utile pour aider au fonctionnement des intestins durant les périodes de stress, avant et après les vaccins, pendant le transport ou pour aider un cheval qui a des problèmes de digestion.  J'en ajoute une petite quantité tous les jours à la ration, ce qui favorise la digestion normale et l'assimilation de la nourriture.

La vitamine C - utilisée pour les soutenir lorsqu'ils ne sentent pas bien, lorsqu'ils sont fatigués, ont un rhume et pour toutes sortes d'autres conditions.  Mon derniers recours aux antibiotiques remontent à plusieurs années.

Une solution colloïdale d'oligo-éléments - utilisée pour assécher une plaie ou réduire le saignement, pour aider à la cicatrisation.  Peut aussi être ingérée pour favoriser la guérison.

Le vinaigre de cidre de pomme biologique - j'en donne tous les jours à mes chevaux pour favoriser la santé, une bonne digestion, l'état de la peau et je l'utilise aussi pour fabriquer de l'anti-mouches ou d'autres mélanges, pour vaporiser sur la peau qui sèche ou qui pèle ou qui souffre de dermatite.  Le vinaigre peut aussi être vaporisé sur les pieds et ajouté à l'eau (il prévient la croissance des bactéries et des algues).

Des ciseaux, des couches et du ruban adhésif à tuyaux (duct tape) - pour envelopper les pieds si nécessaire.

De la gaze, du coton et des tampons stériles - pour les nettoyages ou pour appliquer des solutions ou des onguents sans contaminer les plaies.  Il est très rare que je bande une plaie, elles guérissent plus vite si elles peuvent s'épancher et se nettoyer d'elles-mêmes.

Des huiles essentielles - j'en ai encore beaucoup à apprendre à ce sujet, mais je leur trouve toutes sortes d'usages.  Je laisse le cheval sentir l'huile et m'indiquer s'il en a besoin.  La bergamote, le cèdre, la citronelle et la menthe poivrée fonctionnent bien pour faire du répulsif à mouches.  La lavande apaise la peau.  Certains mélanges peuvent aider à réduire la douleur, à aider la digestion, etc.

Avez-vous déjà songé à offrir une régie au naturel à vos chevaux?  N'hésitez pas à partager vos commentaires. 

Geneviève Benoit offre des conférences et des formations sur la régie du cheval au naturel, ainsi que sur l'utilisation de la thérapie photonique et des huiles essentielles.  Contactez-nous pour plus de détails ou pour l'organiser dans votre région.

My natural nutrition system for horses

People often ask me how I keep my horses so healthy and looking so fine.  Those of you who have seen them will agree that they are full of vitality, have great coats and hooves, and a high resistance to illness and infection. I use a natural feeding program in line with the true nature of the equine species, who happens to be a herbivore.
 
Basically, my horses mainly receive free choice grass forage and quality water, as well as chelated minerals in a balanced formula.  I do not  feed commercial or processed feed.  The horse in nature has not evolved to digest oils, hydrogenated or animal fats or large quantities of sugar, and I have trouble understanding why they would need it and how that would be suited to their metabolism.  Studies have now shown that we must avoid feeding horses large quantities of sugar and starches.  

Alternatively, our cultivated soils are now very poor in minerals due to intensive agriculture, so it is important to give them a mineral supplement that is easily assimilated by their system, because several minerals and trace elements are no longer present or in sufficient quantities in cultivated forage.

My basic recipe
Unlimited access to clean grass hay and/or pasture.
Cubed timothy with some alfalfa in limited quantity, served soaked.
In rare cases, a mix of whole oats and barley, in very small quantities, and only for horses in active training or during extreme cold spells (-40C).

I add:
A balanced daily natural supplement that I have developed over the years of doing research and that is adapted to equines.  It contains balanced quantities of minerals and trace minerals, probiotics, antioxidants and Omega-3 **.
Organic apple cider vinegar, unfiltered and unpasteurised.
Black oil sunflower seeds, unshelled (contain fatty acids and natural plant oils), about 1 cup a day. 

I have eliminated grain from their diets.  Horses on high grain diets may gradually develop digestive and metabolic problems.  The majority of horses, even in training, do not need grain.  Forage must be the largest part of their daily ration.  In fact, 10 to 15% of horses develop intolerance to corn, which is used in many commercial feeds.  

In addition, a feeding system too rich in sugar and in carbohydrates causes a gradual degradation of the laminae of the hoof, which will manifest itself long before any acute phase or founder crisis.  Even if a horse never founders, the most recent studies show that laminitis is not only a condition that can be found in most domesticated horses, but that it can be attributed to an ill-adapted feed, too heavy in grain and sugar-rich forage that are not assimilated by the horse.  Sedentary lifestyles on soft and uniform ground are also a factor in laminitis issues.

Finally, my horses have access to free-choice salts in little feeders installed in their stalls.  They can consume them as needed, according to changes in temperatures or their cycles, because the natural horse instinctively knows what it needs and will search for these minerals in his environment.  Without large spaces to do so, and since we can’t give them 10 000 acres to roam on, free-choice salts replace the bark, moss, leaves and various plants that a natural horse consumes throughout the year to feed himself.

I also avoid most chemical products or remedies for my horses, and I have discovered that there are plenty of natural alternatives to take care of them, including for deworming and fly spray. 

For more information on the natural management of horses, please have a look around this site, you will find a number growing of articles and tips, and subscribe to our newsletter to get the info in your mailbox.

** Note:  I now offer my own daily balanced supplement designed for horse on a grass hay diet.  It contains chelated minerals, is completely natural, contains no preservatives or chemical additives, and has a very high rate of absorption by the body.  This private label supplement is available throughout Canada.

Mon système d'alimentation naturelle des chevaux

On me demande souvent comment je garde mes chevaux si beaux et en santé.  Ceux qui les ont vus pourront témoigner de leur vigueur, de la qualité de leur poil et de leurs sabots, et de leur grande résistance aux maladies et aux infections.  J'utilise un système d'alimentation naturel élaboré depuis de nombreuses années, et qui respecte la vraie nature de cet espèce herbivore qu'est le cheval. 

À la base, mes chevaux ne mangent que du fourrage à base de graminées, de l’eau de qualité, et des minéraux sous forme organique en formule équilibrée.  Je ne leur donne aucune moulée commerciale ou traitée, de céréales ou de grain.  Le cheval n’ayant pas dans son état naturel évolué pour digérer des huiles, des gras hydrogénés ou animaux, ou du sucre en grande quantité, j’ai du mal à concevoir qu’ils en aient besoin et que cela soit adapté à leur métabolisme.   Les études démontrent par ailleurs de plus en plus que le cheval doit éviter de consommer de grandes quantités de sucre et d'amidon.  

Par contre, les sols agricoles étant aujourd’hui très appauvris par les cultures intensives, il est important de leur fournir un supplément en minéraux de bonne qualité et facilement assimilables par l’organisme, car ces minéraux sont maintenant souvent absents ou mal équilibrés dans les fourrages cultivés. 
  
Ma recette de bas
Du foin à base de graminées à volonté et/ou pâturage.
Un fourrage déshydraté en cubes composé principalement de mil et comportant un peu de luzerne, servis trempés (en quantité limitée).
J'ajoute parfois un mélange d’avoine ronde et d’orge entière, en très petites quantités (une tasse par jour), et seulement pour le cheval très actif ou si la température atteint des extrêmes (-40C).

J’ajoute: 
Un complément quotidien équilibré de fabrication entièrement naturelle et adaptés aux besoins des équidés que j'ai développé au fil des années et de mes recherches.  Il inclut des quantités équilibrées de minéraux et d'oligo-éléments, du sélénium, des probiotiques, des anti-oxydants et des Oméga-3  **.
Des graines de tournesol noires (riches en acides aminés et en huiles naturelles végétales), servies avec l’écale (environ 1 tasse par jour).
Du vinaigre de cidre de pomme bio non pasteurisé et non filtré. 

J'ai éliminé les grains de leur diète.  Les chevaux qui reçoivent une diète riche en grains peuvent développer graduellement des problèmes digestifs et métaboliques.  La très grande majorité des chevaux, même ceux à l'entraînement, n'ont pas besoin de grains ou de concentrés.  Le fourrage doit constituer la plus grande partie de leur portion.  D’ailleurs le maïs, qui est souvent à la base des moulées commerciales, est pour 10 à 15% des chevaux une source de problèmes digestifs graves. 

De plus, l’alimentation trop riche en sucres et en hydrates de carbone provoque la dégradation graduelle de la structure des lamelles du sabot, qui se manifeste très longtemps avant la phase aiguë et la crise de fourbure.  Même si le cheval ne fait jamais de crise, les études les plus récentes démontrent que la laminite est non seulement une condition que l’on retrouve dans la majorité des chevaux domestiqués; mais elle est essentiellement le résultat d’une alimentation mal adaptée à son métabolisme, trop axée sur le grain et les fourrages riches en sucres non assimilables, ainsi que d’un mode de vie plutôt sédentaire sur des sols trop mous et trop uniformes. 

Finalement, mes chevaux ont accès à des sels d'origine minérale en libre-choix, dans de petites mangeoires installées dans leurs boxes.  Ils se serviront selon leurs besoins, les changements de saison et leurs cycles, car le cheval au naturel sait instinctivement ce dont il a besoin et ira à la recherche de ces minéraux dans son environnement, à condition d’avoir de grands espaces pour y combler ses besoins.  Étant donné que nous n’avons pas 10 000 acres à leur offrir pour vivre, les sels en libre-choix remplacent l’écorce, la mousse, les feuilles et les plantes de toutes sortes que le cheval consomme au fil des saisons pour s’alimenter. 

J’évite aussi de donner à mes chevaux des produits ou des médicaments chimiques, et j’ai découvert qu’il existe de nombreuses alternatives naturelles pour les soigner, y compris les vermifuges et l’anti-mouche. 

Pour plus de renseignements sur la régie naturelle, consultez les différentes sections de ce site, vous y trouverez une quantité croissant d'articles et de trucs.  Abonnez-vous à notre infolettre pour recevoir les nouveautés dans votre boîte aux lettres.

** Note:  J'offre désormais mon propre complément de choix sont sous forme organique, entièrement naturel, sans additifs chimiques ou agents de conservation, et hautement assimilable par l'organisme.  Ce complément quotidien équilibré destiné aux chevaux nourris exclusivement au foin est disponible à l'échelle canadienne.