To Rug or Not to Rug?
A Winter Dilemma Interrogated As the temperatures drop and winter creeps in, horse owners face the seasonal question: Should I rug my horse? Like many things in holistic horse care, the answer depends on multiple factors, from your horse’s breed and coat condition to their health, workload, and environment. At The Horse Herbalist, we believe that nature’s wisdom combined with thoughtful management offers the best path. Let's explore the pros and cons of rugging, so you can make an informed, horse-centred decision this winter. The Pros of Rugging Protection Against Wet and Windy Weather While horses have a remarkable natural coat, constant exposure to cold rain and strong winds can chill even the hardiest.
Settle Petal! The Nervous Horse
Managing the Nervous Horse with Angela Davison
Horses are Herbivores
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The Nervous System
Today’s horse is the product of millions of years of evolution, during which survival depended on its ability to sense and respond to the environment in which it lived. This included escaping predators, being able to sense the temperature of its surroundings and identify food. While the need to escape predators may not be a requirement for the modern horse, their physiological response to fear is still to run. To achieve this the various systems and organs in the horse’s body must be linked so they work together. The adjustment of an animal’s response to changes in the environment and the complex linking