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You asked for it ... information for all those of you who ask such great questions! Weblinks to interesting horse publications and articles on a variety of topics including human and equine anatomy and non-traditional approaches to working with horses and riders Resources for your holistic barn, including our suppliers of herbs, essential oils and other useful items Connections with some of the people we have
learned from, some of whom operate training programs so you can learn, too Articles and Publications Anatomy - Human Who's Best Built to
Ride? by Dr. Deb
Bennett Gravity and Riding
by Wendy Murdoch Gravity Part 2 by Wendy Murdoch Anatomy - Equine Biomechanical
Riding & Dressage: A Rider's Atlas by Dr.
Nancy L. Nicholson Bodywork The Alexander Technique: How it
Helps Horseback Riders
by Adam Bailey Dentistry Academy of Equine Dentistry Equine Dentistry Equine Osteopathy Feet and Farrier Info. The Farrier and Hoofcare Resource Center -- Find a wealth of information on hoof care issues, written for both horse owners and professional farriers. Natural Balance Hoof Care -- Master Farrier Gene Ovnicek's highly educational site. Whether or not you like this system of hoof care, you'll find tons of useful information about hoof anatomy and function on this site. Groundwork Connected Groundwork -- Peggy Cummings' Connected Groundwork® exercises not only loosen, reeducate and strengthen your horses body, they also give you assessment tools that tell you a great deal about the state of your horses mind and body. Just for Fun The Horse Diary Movie -- slide show with beautiful photos and lovely thoughts about the wonder of horses Andreas Helgstrand WEG 2006 Freestyle Final -- the most amazing example of a horse dancing Doggie Dressage -- canine musical freestyle Stacy Westfall's Championship Run 2006 Winter on the Yards -- a charming essay on winter at a busy schooling barn somewhere in Britain. Misc. Study: How horses and people connect Desert Horse Equestrian Services of Tucson, Arizona is a showcased Riding Lessons Instructor on newhorse.com Find information about Desert Horse events on the Arizona Equestrian Network Riding True Collection
by Dr. Deb Bennett Lessons From Woody: On teaching your horse to carry himself straight by Dr. Deb Bennett Connected Riding --Peggy Cummings' Connected Riding® is a holistic approach to classical riding principles that bio-mechanically enhances freedom of movement for the performance, health and longevity of both horse and rider. The Definition of "On the Bit" by Dr. Max Gahwyler and Bettina Drummond Saddle fitting The Society of Master Saddlers fitting information for English saddles Western Saddle Fitting and Different Tree Sizes Horse, Rider and Saddle Fitment fitting information for Aussie saddles Yoga The Yoga of Competition by Amanda Botur, MA, L.Ac., CHom Bodywork - Equine EquiTouch Systems - Our concept of equine massage therapy involves the "whole horse." We don't believe in teaching "bits and pieces" of massage with no solid foundation. So we combined several unique methods of touch, bodywork and massage as well as exercise physiology with in-depth anatomy instruction to create an exceptional program. The SENSE Method - SENSE Method practitioners touch and move the horse in gentle, precise ways to remind the horse how all his parts can work together harmoniously. Originator Mary Debono is a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner who has also studied animal massage, acupressure, kinesiology, psychology and behavior. Jim Pascucci - Human and equine rolfer and author of the recently released book Equine Structural Integration and MFR Chiropractors for Humans and Animals Red Hat Chiropractic - Dr. Louise Cash, DC, CAC, is a Chiropractor using low-force, non-force techniques as well as cold-laser therapy for horses and their riders. Sources and Resources Essential Oils Camden-Grey Essential Oils - family-owned business selling quality essential oils and ingredients for making your own toiletry products. Good prices on the oils included in the natural fly spray recipe. Herbs for Horses and Humans San Francisco Herb Company - Wholesale prices on the highest quality culinary herbs and spices, extracts, teas, dehydrated vegetables, nuts, seeds, botanicals, essential oils, potpourri ingredients and fragrance oils. I've been buying most of the herbs I use as supplements for the horses from SF for more than a decade. Mountain Rose Herbs - Seems SF Herb isn't stocking eyebright, the ingredient in the eyewash recipe, so here's a secondary source I sometimes use with satisfactory results. Homeopathic Remedies Elixirs.com: Homeopathy for Health - Nosodes for West Nile, Rabies and other horse diseases Considering using homeopathic nosodes instead of vaccinating? Here's some basic information on efficacy and dosage Misc. GloryBee Foods Inc. - Beeswax, carrier oils and other supplies for lotions and potions E.D Luce Packaging - any kind of container you might need - bottles, jars, droppers and much more Arbico Organics - natural products for home, farm and pets, including fly predators and natural animal-care products Publications
Natural products you might find of some use around the barn.
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