How Chinese Medicine Doesn't Follow The Rules
Dr. Rebecca DouglassChinese medicine: built on results first, not mechanics and what this means for your horse's health.
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Hale and Hearty Horses
Journal
For horse owners who feel modern care answers some questions but leaves others unresolved. This journal explores whole-horse health from the ground up.
Essays and insights for horse owners who want the very best.
The Hearty Horse Journal
Dr. Rebecca Douglass
The Best Whole Food Fat Source
Dr. Rebecca DouglassFat is often added to a horse’s diet without much thought, but it plays a much bigger role than just adding calories. In this article, we break down how different fat sources actually influence metabolism, inflammation, gut health, and overall function. You’ll learn why flax is a preferred choice when used correctly, the limitations and risks of rice bran, and why fish oil isn’t always the right fit for horses. This is a practical, science-based look at how to choose fat sources that truly support your horse’s health.
Ration Balancers
Dr. Rebecca DouglassThis article explores the role of ration balancers in horse nutrition, including their benefits, limitations, and how they fit into a forage-based feeding program. Learn the pros and cons of ration balancers, concerns around soy, GMO ingredients, and synthetic vitamins and minerals, as well as the importance of mineral balance and nutrient bioavailability. Understanding how to evaluate your horse’s overall diet can help you move beyond simply meeting minimum requirements and toward supporting long-term health, soundness, and performance.
Cellular Health
Dr. Rebecca DouglassCellular health underlies how horses adapt, heal, and perform. This post looks at cellular function through both modern biology and Chinese medicine to explain whole-horse health.
Can You Really Release a Nerve?
Dr. Rebecca DouglassWhat does “nerve release” really mean in the horse’s body? This article explores the anatomy, fascia, sinew channels, and nervous system regulation behind so-called nerve techniques, helping readers understand what’s actually changing and why it works.
Understanding Load, Force and Capacity In Horses
Dr. Rebecca DouglassMost soundness, performance, and behavior problems in horses start with an imbalance between three ordinary things: how a horse moves (force), what the horse is being asked to handle (load), and how much the horse can safely tolerate (capacity).