Natural Horse Care by Soulful Equine

Natural horse care embodies the concepts you implement in order to maintain a consistently healthy horse in mind, body and spirit, which results in quality of life and longevity. In order for you to have a thriving equine partner and to become a Soulful Guardian, it will require you to be an informed, independent thinker. The articles below will get you started on your journey.

Horse Poopology – The Science and Art of Horse Poop

March 11, 2011 by Stephanie Krahl

Poopology
When you got your first horse did you ever think about how much poop she would produce? Many times it’s an afterthought. If you have multiple horses it can add up.

Did you know that a 1,000 lb. horse produces approximately 50 lbs. of manure per day or about 10 tons per year? That’s a lot of poop!

In a previous article I published on how to manage horse manure naturally I introduced you to some powerful manure management strategies. However, management is only one element of horse poopology™.
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7 Guaranteed Ways to Give Natural Hoof Care a Bad Name

March 3, 2011 by Stephanie Krahl

Einstein

I’m sure, at one time or another, we’ve all heard the good, the bad, and the ugly about taking a horse barefoot. You’ve probably gotten wind of numerous barefoot stories, read articles on websites, read about it in popular publications, or you may have witnessed it yourself.
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Such Is the Real Nature of Horses: Horse Behavior at a Deeper Level

February 25, 2011 by Stephanie Krahl

Robert Vavra
When the first horse came into your life, did you realize the importance of understanding equine behavior? I don’t know about you, but it didn’t cross my mind.

I’ve had a special connection with horses since I was just a toddler. There’s always been this feeling that runs so deep inside of me that I’ve never been able to fully describe.

Throughout my journey with horses, I’ve had the opportunity to learn from some of the best equine behaviorists in the country. Not only do they understand horse behavior, they also share that same “deep-rooted feeling” for horses.

The more I learn, the more I realize that fully understanding horses always goes back to the fundamentals. Nowhere else have I seen Mother Nature’s core principles demonstrated as well as in the beautiful, educational documentary by Robert Vavra, Such is the Real Nature of Horses.
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