Most male horses are gelded at a young age. In this episode, April talks about the gelding process and how to ease the transition from colt to gelding. Castration can be traumatic but with the use of Liquid Trace Minerals and NOT fresh cold water hosing, the incision site will heal quickly with less scarring. Gelding scars will develop when the incision site gets infected. Gelding scars can severely impact a gelding's athletic ability. Products mentioned: Liquid Trace Minerals: https://tinyurl.com/hhw-trace-minerals To keep learning about horses: • Sign up for our email list: https://bit ..read more

There will come a day when it's time to let go of your horse, dog, or other pet. So, how can you decide when it is time to let them go? Sometimes animals stay for their humans, even if their body is causing great suffering.  In this episode, April talks about how to make the transition easy for both the humans and the animals. To keep learning about horses: • Sign up for our email list: https://bit.ly/44t9Q1V • Get the free Horse 101 ebook: https://bit.ly/3ChKAQr • Shop videos & courses: https://bit.ly/43vhsku • See the global clinic schedule: https://bit.ly/3CZiaee • Visit the HHW ..read more

In this episode, April discusses the importance of horse owners preparing for natural disasters such as wildfires, hurricanes, and tornadoes. The key points include: Learn how to put identification on your horse so if they get loose, the person who finds them can contact you. Use duct tape and a black Sharpie pen to write your phone number on the horse's hooves. Additionally, consider using dog tags on the horse's halter or blanket. Always keep essential supplies on hand, such as Dynamite Liquid Trace minerals for wound care, tea tree oil, and Epsom salts.  Prepare a medicine chest with i ..read more

April discusses how to use chia seeds as a good vegan fat source for horses that have trouble gaining weight, especially as winter approaches. She talks about how she fed her endurance horses as well as how to help horses with insulin resistance. Resources: Natural Cellular Defense (NCD) Liquid Zeolite Drops: https://amzn.to/3OvEKk6 Home Study Courses:  https://holistichorseworks.com/store/ Clinic Schedule: https://holistichorseworks.com/clinic-schedules/ Dynamite Trace Minerals: https://tinyurl.com/2p8w6nzu  Dynamite Free & Easy: https://tinyurl.com/ybvwzzy2   To k ..read more

Horse’s hooves have to support the entire body. Hoof care must be the foundation for complete health care. In this episode, April discusses various hoof issues and effective solutions for maintaining healthy hooves. Whether you're dealing with laminitis, foundered horses, or general hoof health, these insights can make a significant difference. A listener asked for advice regarding her 30-year-old retired showhorse who experienced cancer and founder issues. April provides valuable insights into holistic approaches to improve the horse's condition. Resources Natural Cellular Defense (NCD) Liq ..read more

In this episode of Holistic Horseworks Talks, April retells a story about an incident in one of her clinics. Despite being told repeatedly to NOT tie the horse to the corral panels, one student did just that. When the horse spooked, the corral panel hit another student in the head and caused a small but bloody gash. While her students were wondering what to do, April stepped in to treat the wounded student. April was prepared to stop the bleeding and there were two lessons learned that day - how not to tie a horse and how to treat a fresh wound. Products mentioned: Dynamite Release Spray: h ..read more

In this episode of Holistic Horseworks Talks, April Love shares helpful practices for caring for older horses. She offers information not only about supporting the symptoms of arthritis but even more importantly, preventative measures to keep it at bay for as long as possible. April also shares many other useful tips for aging equines such as choosing healthy feed to keep on weight, the importance of daily stretching, and even hoof care. Tune in for practical tips you can implement today. Whether you're a seasoned horse lover or a brand new horse owner, this episode offers valuable advice f ..read more

In this episode of Holistic Horseworks Talks, April Love delves into equine care, focusing not only on the physical aspects but also on the emotional well-being of horses. She discusses the importance of addressing the emotional component, as it directly affects the horse's behavior, performance, and overall health. April emphasizes the connection between a horse's emotions and its physical state. She highlights how trapped emotions can manifest as behavioral issues or physical discomfort in horses. She also shares about her holistic approach to equine care, which incorporates various modali ..read more

In this episode of Holistic Horseworks Talks, host April Love delves into the often unseen environmental factors that can significantly affect a horse's behavior, mineral assimilation, and overall immune system. Through insightful anecdotes and practical advice, April sheds light on how power lines, water sources, and even natural elements like trees out in the pasture can impact a horse's well-being. She also emphasizes how factors in a horse's environment could be impacting their ability to assimilate nutrients, as well as the importance of considering their unique needs when vaccinations ..read more

Join us in this episode of Holistic Horseworks Talks with April Love as we explore the often-overlooked significance of the first mobility rib in equine anatomy. She sheds light on how misalignments of the first rib can lead to various in people such as thoracic outlet syndrome, frozen shoulder, tendonitis, bursitis, and carpel tunnel syndrome. So think about all the things it could be impeding in your horse's freedom of movement in the front end. This is what starts the high-low hoof syndrome, horse not picking up right or left lead, mysterious lameness, kissing spine, behavioral issues, and ..read more