Holistic Horse Care

Signs that a horse might have a dental problem include:

- head tossing,

- turning the head sideways when chewing,

- feed being dropped while chewing,

- resisting the bit or fighting bit placement, 

- reluctance to work or move in one direction, 

- mouthing the bit excessively,

- excessive salivation,

An article by Susan Domizi talks about the benefit of seaweed to your horse.

Seaweeds are best known as the richest natural source of iodine.  Although iodine deficiency alone impairs thyroid function, deficiencies of other nutrients found in seaweeds, such as zinc, selenium, and manganese, can exacerbate the effects of iodine deficiency and impede healthy thyroid function.

The pressure against the inner structures of the front feet causes extreme discomfort particularly for horses with Laminitis.  A horse may shift his body weight onto his hind legs to relieve the pressure by tucking the hide legs under the belly.  His hooves and coronary bands feel warm to the touch.