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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

The System You Need To Know More About

The System You Need To Know More About

The System You Need To Know More AboutDr. Rebecca Douglass

What if one of the most important systems in your horse's body isn't an organ at all? Learn how the extracellular matrix helps connect cells, coordinate healing, regulate inflammation, and integrate the body's many systems into a functioning whole.

The Hidden Patterns Behind Horse Health

The Hidden Patterns Behind Horse Health

The Hidden Patterns Behind Horse HealthDr. Rebecca Douglass

Why do some horses with the same diagnosis respond completely differently? Learn how pattern differentiation helps uncover the deeper issues influencing movement, behavior, digestion, inflammation, and recovery long before major breakdown occurs.

How Chinese Medicine Doesn't Follow The Rules

How Chinese Medicine Doesn't Follow The Rules

How Chinese Medicine Doesn't Follow The RulesDr. Rebecca Douglass

Chinese medicine: built on results first, not mechanics and what this means for your horse's health.

Why "Either Or" Thinking Fails Horses

Why "Either Or" Thinking Fails Horses

Why "Either Or" Thinking Fails HorsesDr. Rebecca Douglass

Integrative medicine isn’t about choosing sides between traditional and holistic care. This article explores how combining the strengths of both creates clearer decisions, better outcomes, and more humane, effective support for horses.