Plants, Potions and Oils for Horses

Author: Chris Dyer
Publisher: The Crowood Press
ISBN: 1908809590
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 167

Book Description
Plants, Potions and Oils for Horses takes a new look at some old remedies, together with some contemporary alternative therapies to offer the horse owner some simple but safe treatments for common horse ailments. Topics covered in this new book include: herbal remedies; treatments from the kitchen; traditional treatments and aromatherapy. This book will be of great interest to horse owners, riders, veterinary alternative therapists and is fully illustrated with 30 colour photographs and 23 diagrams.

Plants, Potions and Oils for Horses

Author: Chris Dyer
Publisher: Interpet
ISBN: 9781900667241
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 84

Book Description
Plants, Potions & Oils for Horses,the third in the Compass Points for Riders series, has been written in order to preserve the use of traditional remedies for horses. Over the years, the author has dedicated himself to collecting recipes and potions from the older generation as well as finding new therapies. The author explains how the most surprising materials can help the horse—whether it be to alleviate pain, encourage healing, or just to keep him in good health.

The Illustrated Guide to Holistic Care for Horses

Author: Denise Bean-Raymond
Publisher:
ISBN: 1616735287
Category : Holistic veterinary medicine
Languages : en
Pages : 228

Book Description

Astrology & Your Horse

Author: Vicky Maloney
Publisher: Interpet
ISBN: 9781900667371
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 164

Book Description
As well as one of the world's earliest sciences, astrology is an artand one that isn't limited to humans. Any horse lover can profit from the study of a horse's sun and moon signs. Using an astrological chartor even the horse's month of birthcharacter traits, strengths, weaknesses, and athletic potential can be pinpointed. As creatures of flight, horses are sensitive at the best of times; understanding their astrological signs will help owners better interpret their animal's behavior and health.

Drugs and Horses

Author: Anne Holland
Publisher: Interpet
ISBN: 9781900667210
Category : Doping in horse racing
Languages : en
Pages : 106

Book Description
"Drugs & Horses," the fourth title in the Compass Points for Riders series, is a user-friendly and understandable reference tool in which the author analyses the correct use, benefits, and side-effects of many popular drugs. Modern medication is of enormous importance to owners, yet also a potential mine-field to competitors. Treating horses' ailments by using drugs is perfectly valid, but there are also moral issues which the author discusses and various standard rules which she highlights.

Good Form

Author: Toni Cadden
Publisher: Interpet
ISBN: 9781900667234
Category : Horsemanship
Languages : en
Pages : 118

Book Description
"Good Form," the sixth in the Compass Points for Riders series, analyzes a wealth of unspoken information and traditional courtesy--from behavior on the hunting field to making a formal complaint at a competition. The author also looks at everyday issues which affect those who own and work with horses at home and in livery yards.

Herbs for Horses

Author: Jenny Morgan
Publisher: Kenilworth Press
ISBN: 9781872082462
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 24

Book Description
A straightforward guide to the use and preparation of safe and effective herbal remedies for horses and ponies. The text describes a number of herbs and plants, and explores their use in creams, poultices, infusions, decoctions, compresses and oils.

Books in Print

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 2792

Book Description

A Modern Horse Herbal

Author: Hilary Page Self
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781872119816
Category : Herbals
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This detailed guide to medicinal herbs for horses shows how they can help in the treatment of a wide range of common ailments, written for the new generation of horse owners seeking a more natural approach to their horse's health. Providing an A-Z of common ailments and conditions, from allergies to wounds, as well as depicting how one can safely and effectively treat these ailments with herbal medicine. In doing so, it draws on the latest research in herbal medicine as well as traditional plant-based remedies; it is full of tried and tested advice. Throughout, the author underlines the importance of veterinary consultation, and explains how certain herbs can be used to complement and support conventional treatments.

A Handbook of Native American Herbs

Author: Alma R. Hutchens
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
ISBN: 0834824221
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 271

Book Description
The author of ‘the bible on herbalism’ returns with a portable guide on North American medicinal herbs—for the professional and amateur herbalist alike Based on the now-classic reference text Indian Herbalogy of North America, this illustrated pocket guide is the perfect companion for those eager to expand their knowledge of herbal healing. Through detailed descriptions and illustrations, Alma R. Hutchens walks readers through: • 125 of the most useful medicinal herbs found in North America, and their uses • How to create herbal remedies for common ailments • The herbal traditions of North America and other lands Entries include staples of folk medicine such as echinacea and slippery elm as well as common kitchen herbs—from parsley to thyme to pepper—whose tonic and healing properties are less widely known.