Assessing the Horse's Diet

 Assessing your horse's diet

Folks often create an initial feed program with a new horse. Years later, they tend to still be feeding the same thing, without really assessing if it is appropriate for the horse's current health, work regime, health, seasonal changes, etc.

Horse Health Livestreams with Alternative Horsemanship

June Livestreams - The Horse's Health

Many equine enthusiasts struggle to find a balance in helping their horses achieve a mentally, emotionally, and physically healthy state. This month's livestreams will break down in four discussions many of the contributing factors that affect the equine's health that influence his behaviors and ability to participate in a willing, safe, and reasonable manner.

Livestream Schedule:

The Horse's Mental Health
Saturday June 3rd 9am pst

The Horse's Emotional Health
Friday June 9th 6pm pst

The Horse's Physical Health
Saturday June 17th 9am pst

Healthy Horse Behaviors
Friday June 24th 6pm pst

Replays available. Join HERE

Horse, Feed, and Health by the Remote Horse Coach

Horses, Feed, & Health Issues

For those of you who don't know, I seasonally split my time into two locations. For years I've observed the difference in my horses' health as I shift from the Pacific Northwest to the desert Southwest.

From changes in the quality of hay to grazing options to the types of grasses available, to the freedom to move in the woods and on texture terrain versus flat open spaces, all affect their health.

 
I often get "troubled" horses that come here for mental re-education and an emotional reset. One of the major contributors to the horse's behavior is his physical health. It affects his mental clarity, ability to be present, sleeping habits, and his emotional rollercoaster.

Potential Problems with Your Horse's Diet

Alternative Horsemanship the Remote Horse Coach shares horse health tips in assessing the equine's diet and the potential problems it can cause in his physical and mental health often leading to unwanted behaviors. 

Dear Sam: Horse Help Horsemanship Series 

Potential Problems with your Horse's Diet

Re Assessing Your Horse's Tack Fit

Correct tack fit is a huge factor that can influence behavioral issues, the quality of interaction, and the horse's comfort. Horses can experience changes in their body depending on the season, level of fitness, and age, potentially creating ill-fitting tack. In this video, Dear Sam: Horse Help Horsemanship video she offers suggestions for reassessing the safety and fit of your equine partner's tack.