What Has Happened to Our Hay?
I routinely look at hay analysis sent by customers needing an interpretation of the data and what it means about their hay quality. We have arrived at a point in the care of our...
Author: Tigger Montague
Astaxanthin: Super-Antioxidant
Astaxanthin (pronounced Asta-ZAN-thin) is a powerful antioxidant you may never have heard of. It is a carotenoid, related to beta-carotene and lutein found in the microalgae Haematacoccus pluvialis as well as krill oil. Salmon,...
Circuvate EQ: A Formula for Better Blood Flow
Circulation in horses is largely the same as in humans: the body’s circulation system is responsible for sending blood, oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. Increased blood flow is a significant benefit that allows...
When It’s Time to Take a Leap…
Tigger describes the inspiration behind Seeds for Kindness, and gets into the details of what we can expect in its very near future! Some of my most cherished childhood memories are the weekend walks...
Herbicides and Hay
There has been a troublesome trend over the last few years: more and more horse owners are reporting that their horses suddenly get the “squirts”, have chronic diarrhea, chronic loose stools, and increased gas. ...
Feeding the Hard Keeper
As the grass dies off in the late fall, it can become more challenging to maintain weight on the hard keeper. Colder nights and days require more calories to maintain weight. My go-to foods...
Autumn: Seasonal Support for the Liver
In traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic medicine, autumn is known as a cleansing time for the liver. The liver is the body’s blood filter, removing toxins and unhealthy substances. The liver is also responsible...
Seeds for Kindness
The inspiring origin story for Seeds for Kindness… Several years ago I read a book called The Diamond Cutter by Geshe Michael Roach, which lays out several important Tibetan Buddhist teachings. One of those...
Bone Remodeling in Horses
Bone remodeling is an ongoing process in horses, and in all mammals larger than rats. This lifelong process repairs micro-damage to bones caused by everyday stress, and promotes the deposition of newer, better material. ...
Patience Is a Virtue: Healing Takes Time and an Open Mind
Oftentimes I’m called in for a consultation on a difficult case, such as a horse with multiple issues that don’t resolve quickly, or issues that don’t respond to conventional pharmacological healing therapies. There are...
