Do you feel like you have lost the horse you once knew?
I have been there and understand that feeling. I can’t believe that is was 6 years ago my vet recommended that I euthanize my mare. All the time and money spent on endless tests and supplements got me nowhere.
What will make you cringe, is the reality that… Horses get put down every day with solvable problems. I didn’t believe it until I experienced this for myself.
Fast forward to now, Pokey is healthy and thriving. It pains me to think what could have been had I listened and not found her solution.
Although, it is great that I found a way to help my mare come back to health… looking back there were tell tale signs that I missed that might have prevented her suffering!
Not all horses are at this point, but they are trying to communicate that dangerous digestive problems are present that could lead to major concerns. These signs are being shrugged off by vets and equine professionals…
That is why I designed 10 Telltale Signs That Your Horse is Suffering from Dangerous Digestive Problems, this is a free guide to help ensure you hear, what your horse might be trying to tell you.
Click here or the image below to download the guide today.
Maybe it's because we hear statistics all the time that it's possible to read that on average 1 in 3 horses suffers from gastric ulcers and still not realize the “1” could be our horse!
Just curious how many horses do you have?
How many horses are at the barn where you keep your horse?
For me I own 4 horses currently… so it's possible that 1 out of my 4 horses is suffering from gastric ulcers right now…
Reducing The Risk of Digestive Concerns
To be honest equine gastric ulcers is just one concern of many that your horse could be experiencing when it comes to their digestion. By raising your awareness, I in no way mean to increase your fear or worry… because that will not serve you or your horse in any way!
But it is often in these times of discomfort and tension that we are open to changing our patterns and taking action to achieve a new and better result…
That is the outcome I desire for you and your horse 🙂
Now that you know that your horse's digestive health could be at risk, here are some tips to drastically reduce the concern!
Maintain consistent annual or biannual dental exams
Reduce the fasting periods your horse experiences
Check your supplement ingredients for synthetics, fillers, and chemicals that cause inflammation and intestinal irritation
Choose a natural digestive health supplement and be sure to feed or focus on your horse's digestion at least every 3 months
An Immune Boost of 70%?!?
When we stop and remind ourselves that over 70% of the immune system resides in the GI tract, it only further solidifies the fact that our horses digestive health is crucial to their overall wellness. You can explore more tips on supporting equine digestive health below, starting with one of my new favorite digestive supplements shared in the video… just be sure to take immediate action and use what is shared here to move forward to improving your horse's health and digestion today!
Don't Unknowingly Let Dangerous Digestive Problems Linger-
What most horse owners don't realize is that their horse IS trying to tell them that there are health problems lurking below the surface! Your horse could be too…
My mare struggled with #3 on the list for many years and I was told it was a behavior and training issue. I created a free pdf guide that shares 10 Tell Tale Signs Your Horse May Be Suffering From Dangerous Digestive Problems. Click Here to download your copy today.
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What if you could support your horse's, dog's, and even your own digestive health with nothing but your thumb?
If you wanted it to be more work or your thumb isn't up for the job you could always rely on your pointer and middle finger…
Either way put the neutral, healing energy of your body to work for you!
Master GI Regulator St 36-
Kinda like Sesame Street… this ability is brought to you be the letters “St” and the number “36”.
By utilizing Stomach Meridian Acupressure Point “ST 36” which is known as the digestive master regulator. Offering balance, strength, and tonality to the Spleen, promote the function of the Stomach, increasing the flow and cleansing of pathogens by reducing digestive sluggishness. A stagnant gut is most definitely not supportive to overall health and wellness. It can impact the entire system, including the lungs, immune system, liver, skin, etc. Causing all other systems to be taxed and weighed down with toxins and waste.
Not Just For Equine Digestive Health-
What is so great about acupressure… much like many other natural modalities is it is not only beneficial for your horse. You can promote the health of your horse, dog, yourself and often more (I have heard benefits for goats, cows, cats, etc.)
For your horse you can utilize this point to simply support a healthy digestive system. You can also support your horse from concerns ranging from gastric ulcers, digestive upset, loss of appetite, and bloating. It is also considered to be a very grounding acupressure point and can assist in increasing and balancing energy.
So if you, your horse, or dog is anxious and needs calming, feel fatigued and weak, or struggling with digestive concerns give the “St 36” point a gentle amount of pressure, you can hold your pressure upwards to a few minutes… your goal is to look for a release from your horse or dog. So movement, yawning, lick and chew, or even passing gas.
Remember to do both sides and you can always include the use of a therapeutic grade essential oil. My favorite essential oil blends for digestion are Endoflex or DiGize from Young Living. Single essential oils include Peppermint, Ginger, Spearmint, and Copiaba.
This point is safe to utilize in most situations and health concerns including colic… which you can find additional tips on below. There are some sources that don't recommend this point during pregnancy, so be sure to check with a professional first in that case. For additional ideas and points to support your horse's digestion check out the video below.
Don't Unknowingly Let Dangerous Digestive Problems Linger-
When toxins build up in the horse's system it can be due to the digestive system not functioning properly… many of the health concerns our horses face today are connected to problems that begin in the GI tract. It has also been my experience that these concerns often are overlooked by equine professionals and horse owners alike.
My mare struggled with #3 on the list for many years and I was told it was a behavior and training issue. I created a free pdf guide that shares 10 Tell Tale Signs Your Horse May Be Suffering From Dangerous Digestive Problems. Click Here to download your copy today.
I hope you found value in this post. Please share via your favorite social media page to help us on our mission to promote horse health and wellness. You will find share buttons at the bottom of the post.
