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Herbs - Just What are You Buying ? Do we understand what we are buying and what expectations should we have.
The Case for Using Liquids. Historically in the equine market most of the herbal products on offer have been blends of dried herbs but there is now an increasing recognition that liquid extracts are superior in many ways.
Is your stallion ready for the new season? The way we handle and control our stallions is probably one of the most unnatural things we do in modern horse management.
An Old Herb Offers New Hope for Cushings Syndrome... Cushing's syndrome is caused by either overactivity of the pituitary gland or a tumour in the gland itself.
Can Herbs Help with Head Tossing? The possibility for research into this annoying problem seems to be unlimited.
Capsaicin; The villain of Hong Kong. The unfortunate disqualification of several riders from the Olympics brings home the danger of using any medication in competition. At least four horses tested positive for the same banned substance: capsaicin.
Garlic....the stinking rose. In a continuing look at individual herbs we take a look into the world of garlic.
Echinacea under the Spotlight. Echinacea has been used by the North American Indians for thousands of years but it is only in the last 100 years or so that it has been used outside North America. Recent research is showing it to have new and exciting uses.
A look at how herbs can help with female hormonal imbalance. Hormone imbalances can make mares difficult. Chaste Berry can help.
Oh those hormones! James Hart considers the consequences of hormonal imbalance and how herbs can help.
Joint Health. Joint health is really important if your horse to help your horse have a comfortable life. This article looks at chondroprotection and which herbs to use.
Why Use Alcohol in Herbal Liquids. This article looks at why it is usually better to use a liquid extract in preference to dried herbs.
