HORSES
An increasing number of horse owners are turning to alternative health methods.
With the increasing environmental stressors and performance demands placed on horses we field numerous enquiries about our homeopathic product selection and suitability for a wide range of horse complaints. Some of the recent situations we have encountered might give you an idea of where homeopathic treatment can find some if its greatest uses in the Equine world.
Equine issues;
Seasonal allergies – Hives, Asthma
Acute injuries
Cycling & Infertility issues
Anticipation anxiety (pre-floating, presenting at a show)
Colic or gastric issues (ulcers)
Musculo-skeletal support (performance racing)
Its also worth mentioning that Homeopathy works in conjunction with conventional medicine, to hasten the healing, it is non-swabbable, as in, cannot be detected. Homeopathy is easy to administer. Either directly into the mouth via a syringe, placed onto food supplement or directly into the water trough.
When we select a homeopathic product for a horse there are several prescribing approaches we can consider. It will all depend on what the individual presents with, how long they have had the condition and what system(s) of the body are affected as to which prescribing method we might consider. First Aid or Injury - a remedy chosen purely on physical symptoms Mental/Emotional - a remedy prescribed on the horses mental disposition. This is particularly useful where the physical symptoms are limited.Organ Support - a remedy chosen for a particular organ that may be under stress, needing extra support.
Causation - a remedy that relates to a specific illness or injury that may have happened 'some time' ago. A current condition might arise that is a direct result from the underlying condition not being resolved. Often there can be this type of 'obstacle' that can hinder recovery. By sorting the initial injury a layer can be removed for a more optimum outcome.
Preventative - in situations where can foresee certain conditions arising, or predictable problems you can give a remedy in anticipation of this. "Being ahead of the game'' so to speak. As in giving Arnica or RRA (Rhus tox, Ruta grav, Arnica) prior to an endurance race to support the musculo skeletal-system with the exertion.
Drainage - certain remedies are associated with draining toxins from the varying organ systems
Nux vomica
Over sensitive, Irritable, Grumpy, Short tempered.
Overindulgence, ailments from over feeding – diarrhoea from diet change, colic, muscle spasms.
Detoxifying after over drugging or poisoning.
RRA
A combination product to assist with injuries, strains & sprains, over exertion, post-surgery. Supportive for cartilage, tendon, ligaments, muscle, and bones.
Ideal prior and post endurance racing.
Ignatia
Sensitive, Nervousness, Grief, Sadness, Worry, Shock.
Never been well since an emotional trauma.
Calming, settling action – pre-floating, handling that is unsettling, loss of paddock mate.
Homeopathy for Horses.
This laminated poster is a invaluable reference guide to hang in the calf rearing shed to give an indication of what product to use to assist calves with common symptoms.
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