Holistic Horseworks Talks with April Love

Have a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text! Why would a horse eat manure? We've noticed is the horses that eat manure, whether it's theirs or another pasture mate, are  looking for pre-digested greens because their digestion is off track. They also need minerals and things that they're lacking. I really like the Dynamite company that makes all organic...

Have a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text! When I took my equine cranial class, we actually had to do a head dissection.  We got to see what was really in the horse's mouth and all the layers. It's amazing how just the cranial compression (when they pull back when tied) is affecting everything in their mouth and how they chew.  When the teeth have sharp e...

Have a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text! A  listener is dealing with some young horses that are nipping and even head-butting the other horses. And he wants to know why that's happening and what can you do about it. I worked on a horse that you could see the muscle development on his face was out of balance. One side mandible cheek muscle was bigger than the...

Have a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text! In this episode of Holistic Horseworks Talks, I talk about itchy horses It’s summertime and many horse owners are noticing their horses rubbing their tails or their faces, even to the point of rubbing themselves raw. They're very sensitive to flies and other things in their environment. The issue may be an autoimmune...

Have a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text! Does your horse feel sluggish to you? Many riders may think the horse is just being stubborn, but it’s more likely the horse is unable to move freely, rather than choose not to . Recently at a barn, while I was working on horses I looked up and noticed there was a big tall thoroughbred in the arena who just didn't wan...

Have a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text! In this episode of Holistic Horseworks Talks, I talk about horses that stumble. When horses have issues with stumbling, most people would guess that the problem is in the feet. right? You have been told your horses' toes are too long and the farrier needs to cut them back.  But 4 weeks later it is happening all over a...

Have a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text! In this episode of Holistic Horseworks Talks, I talk about sunburn on light-skinned horses. Many light-colored horses and those with a lot of white on their face are prone to getting a sunburn on their noses and around the eyes.  | Sunburn is not only painful, it can lead to skin cancer. You can’t put lotion on their noses...

Have a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text! In this episode, we'll explore the topic of mysterious lameness in horses and how to effectively uncover and address the root cause. April Love, an expert in holistic horse care, shares her insights and techniques for identifying the true source of lameness, which is often different from the apparent location of the i...

Have a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text! Many internal parasites are building up resistance to chemical paste wormers, so how can you control parasites naturally? Remember, the paste wormers available on the market are poison!  There are other ways to keep the horse healthy so they don't pick up parasites in the first place. I prefer the daily add to feed de...

Have a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text! Saddle fit is a huge issue for horse owners. A lot of people go and spend a whole lot of money trying to get the perfect fitting saddle. Often, it’s not the saddle that needs changing — it’s the horse's body! I've noticed a lot of things are passed off as behavioral and training issues. When you go to put a saddl...

Have a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text! Nothing is more frustrating than having a horse refuse to get on the trailer, especially if you need to home! There's a reason behind the horse's unwillingness and it's usually not stubbornness. Would you want to ride in an uncomfortable car? No? Neither does your horse! We'll start with the ones that a...

Have a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text! Why do horses repeatedly spook at the same things? I have a couple of diagnostic head videos on my YouTube channel about what's really going on with the horse's head. Also, check out my craniosacral page on my website. If you go up to your horse's head and lift the chin a little bit, (like you're going...

Have a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text! If you can't get someone to come out to do bodywork on your horse, you can learn how to do it yourself at home or a clinic. Live help is so challenging to find these days. Some clinicians want you to buy their DVD or package and then — Good luck! I can help you through all the steps and you can send me a picture of yo...

Have a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text! Colic is a major concern for any horse owner. Usually, it is a few HOURS before the vet can get to you, so what can you do to help your horse while waiting? Recently, I worked on some horses that were distressed with colic symptoms while I was at their farm. The first gelding, we got out of the colic by the time the vet ar...

Have a question you'd like April to answer on the show? Send us a text! Is your older horse showing signs of stiffness, arthritis, or even tripping more? With some weekly preventative care, you can add years to your horse's joy and ease of movement. The reason that they're getting arthritic ahead of time is because the joints haven't been loading correctly so let's look at...