Summertime tips for your Horse! Summertime is fun time, whether you’re headed to the nearest trailhead or across the country to a major show venue. But just as your equine activities go into high gear, so do the challenges that come with the season. As the weather turns from warm to hot, keep in mind that stress from exercise, exposure to other horses, insect activity and parasites all reach their peak during this season. To keep your horse healthy and...

Horse rescued after stepping through a wooden bridge Yukon, a 12-year-old palomino, and his rider, Ashley Norman, are experienced in wilderness riding. They’re part of the Maine Mounted Search and Rescue Team, which helps find people who go missing in the state’s extensive trails and forests. But last weekend, it was Yukon who needed rescuing. According to local news station WCSH6, Norman was out for a trail ride with Yukon on Sunday afternoon when they reached a wooden bridge over...

When to Consider Chiropractic for your horse There are many situations relating to equine health when chiropractic treatment can be indicated. These include:   Lameness of any sort Difficulty getting up and down Neurological problems/deficits Behavior/mood change Seizures Post-surgery Head tossing/difficulty being bridled Resisting collection/headset Neck, back, shoulder and hip soreness Chronic, unresolved health condition Finding a Chiropractor   If your regular veterinarian doesn’t recommend a specific chiropractor, you can find one in your area through the American Veterinary Chiropractic...