Nature's Way Equine First Aid & Wellness

01/17/2021

Contactless Equine Nutrition Analysis.

Premium Plan:

>Nutrition analysis for horses at all ages, workloads stages of growth, and breeding.
>Assess diets for horses with a range of diseases and conditions including laminitis and tying up.
>Premium nutrient profile. Gain full clarity around your horse’s daily nutrient needs.
>See Starch, WSC, and NSC levels in the diet.
>Scientifically validated mineral ratios are calculated for you. PLUS additional ratios for those concerned about iron and magnesium.
>Assess and compare the level of joint nutrients in your horse’s diet.
>Unlimited diet change analysis
>Feed suggestions
>Continuious support

Cost $110

Contact me today!

10/02/2020

5 quick important wound care reminders. Check them out!
https://www.horsejournals.com/horse-care/illness-injury/first-aid/equine-wound-care-five-things-not-do?fbclid=IwAR1JXUNGxOXubWoXBE1IsxlHs9ea9GAo9djdaCC_Vtn8H33CLkcSqz_a6pk

10/02/2020

09/20/2020

Winter Feeding Tip:

A rule of thumb is to increase the hay ration by 10% for every 20°F (10°C) below freezing.

09/18/2020

I might have been guilty of this a time or two. 😬😂

09/17/2020

Did you know fall grass could be just as dangerous as spring grass for a laminitis-prone horse?

Most horse owners know they should be wary of lush spring grass, which produces large amounts of sugary substances to give the pasture energy to grow. What you may not know, is that fall grass also accumulates high levels of soluble sugars and carbohydrates, due to the combination of warm days and cool nights, as well as increased precipitations.
For horses at higher risk of developing laminitis, this refreshed grass may be enough to push them over the edge.

While the exact mechanisms by which the feet are damaged due to laminitis remain a mystery, certain precipitating events can produce the condition. Although laminitis occurs in the feet, the underlying cause is often a disturbance elsewhere in the horse's body (like overfeeding).
By learning more about this condition, you may be able to minimize the risks of laminitis in your horse or control the long-term damage if it does occur.

Learn more about laminitis on our website at https://aaep.org/horsehealth/laminitis-prevention-treatment and, as always, contact your veterinarian for more information and advice tailored to your horse's individual situation.

09/16/2020

Where there's the will, a horse will find the way.

09/15/2020

Equine First Aid is the first response support treatment available to a horse before a veterinarian can attend to the animal and because of this, hosting a course has many benefits to you, your clients, workers, and community.

​What we provide:

​1. An Equi-Health Canada certified instructor. All instructors have extensive equine backgrounds and are highly experienced in equine emergency first aid.

2. All learning materials - demo legs, wound gel, bandages, vet wrap, weight tape, thermometers, sprayers, stethoscopes, etc.

3. Certificates of completion for all attendees (depending on course).

4. First aid manuals for all attendees.

5. Normal vs. Abnormal charts for all attendees.

6. Course listing on website (where appropriate for public courses)

​7. Option to host a private or a public event

​8. Snacks and drinks (depending on course)

​9. Giveaways

​10. 2 free spots for 6-10 attendees, 3 free spots for 11-14 attendees, and 4 free spots for 14-20 attendees

​11. Added basic nutrition, SULIS, and saddle fit

​For more information on hosting your own event please contact me today!

09/10/2020

Largest-Ever Study on Muscle Disease in Horses!

A team of researchers from the University of Minnesota and the CVM are investigating the genetic and management factors influencing muscle disease in horses. Most importantly scientists want to determine if diet or exercise impact muscle disease expression.

Keep an eye out for updates at facebook.com/UMINEquineGenetics/

09/09/2020

ok... maybe we aren't Tom Cruise Mission Impossible level at not touching things... 😜 BUT

In our classes, you can rest assured that we are not only meeting the recommended Covid safety protocols, but exceeding them.

You can feel safe hosting or attending a class, knowing that ALL our equipment has been fully sanitized ahead of time, and all instructors have strict protocols to follow for re-sanitizing times during the courses.

You will work a horse length apart, and when you need an assistant for the hands on, everyone will wear a mask to ensure safety. Cohorts will be encouraged to work together.

We offer equine first aid, wilderness first aid, kids programs and more!!

visit www.natureswayequinefirstaid.com or call 519-520-1984 for more details!

09/09/2020

15" Circle G Ranch Saddle please! 😂