Nature's Way Equine First Aid & Wellness
7432 Arkona Road Arkona, ON, Canada

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

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

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.

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

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!