Complete Holistic Care and Healing for Horses: The Owner's Veterinary Guide to Alternative Methods and Remedies

Complete Holistic Care and Healing for Horses: The Owner's Veterinary Guide to Alternative Methods and Remedies

by NormaEckroate (Author), Mary L . Brennan (Author)

Synopsis

Based on her experience as a horsewoman and veterinary surgeon, the author has compiled this reference to help owners incorporate alternative health care into their horse management practices. From ancient healing arts such as acupuncture and herbs to modern lasers, magnetic therapies and nutraceuticals, this book offers alternative options for health, which rely less on pharmaceuticals and more on restoring and maintaining the horse's vitality. Based on her experience as a horsewoman and veterinary surgeon, the author has compiled this reference to help owners incorporate alternative health care into their horse management practices - from ancient healing arts such as acupuncture and herbs to modern lasers, magnetic therapies and nutraceuticals. Alternative methods include: acupuncture, acupressure, aromatherapy, Bach flower remedies, herbs, homeopathy, chiropractic, lasers, magnetic therapy, and massage. Conventional methods include: antibiotics, pharmaceuticals, vaccinations, surgery, X-rays and radiation therapy. Also covered is the care and management of the horse, including: feeding, food allergies, nutraceuticals, special diets, natural insect control, tack fitting, stretching exercises, conditioning, travel tips, and the ageing horse. Nursing your horse covers diagnosis, kinesiology, administering medication, a healing environment, reabilitating an abused horse, and a health care kit for home and travel. In addition over 90 diseases, illnesses and lamenesses are examined in an A-Z of common ailments along with suggested therapies and treatments. The appendicies offer lists of: acupuncture points, essential oils, Bach flower remedies, herbs, homeopathics, and holistic product supplies.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 384
Publisher: Kenilworth Press Ltd
Published: 06 Feb 2006

ISBN 10: 1872119344
ISBN 13: 9781872119342

Media Reviews
A first-rate book on horses...highly readable, advocating a common-sense approach to horse care.
Author Bio
Mary Brennan runs an holistic veterinary practice in Atlanta, Georgia. She primarily works with horses and is herself a competitive dressage rider; this enables her to combine a veterinarian's perspective with a rider's point of view when diagnosing problems and deciding on courses of treatment. Norma Eckroate is a professional writer and co-author of several books on alternative living and healing animals.