Calm your nerves in the show pen

Stay calm, cool and collected while you ride with the Focus Ear Magnet.  Magnetic acupressure (reflexology) technology will make you ride better!

• Decrease Nervousness
• Enhance Mental Clarity
• Increase Focus
• Decrease Anxiety

Proper Equine Chiropractic

In this video, Dr. Mark explains the proper procedure for equine chiropractic. He walks you through a thorough a correct evaluation and treatment. Its imperative to look for an equine chiropractor with this detailed approach. This is the third in a series about Equine Chiropractic, and we strongly encourage you to watch all 4 videos on this topic found on our YouTube Channel.

Introduction to Equine Chiropractic

Watch Dr. Mark give an introduction to chiropractic care for your horse. He thoroughly defines Equine Chiropractic, explaining why it is important for your horse and how it will help your horse be comfortable.

A Horse’s Winter Diet

Winter diets usually include supplements for two reasons: nutrients and energy. Hay and dormant grasses don’t have the same nutritional value as fresh pasture. Vitamin & mineral supplements supply the horse with what they are lacking from those sources.  A good comprehensive vitamin and mineral supplement such as

Diagnosing Ulcers In Your Horse

Yesterday, we had a long (and VERY productive) day shooting an instructional video on diagnosing ulcers.  Gastro-intestinal erosions are the single most preventable syndrome that Dr. Mark treats in his practice today.  By learning to find and palpate certain acupuncture points closely associated with digestion, you will be able to discover when your horse is suffering from health and performance robbing ulcers.  Our diagnostic video will be out next month so stay tuned!

Helping Your Horse Avoid The Winter Blues

Rain and wind can cause horses to lose the insulating capacity of the hair coat, forcing the body reserves to maintain core body temperature, often resulting in weight loss. A horse exposed to wet cold weather will expend significantly more energy and burn more calories just to maintain body warmth.  Here are some food and water tips to keep your horse healthy and happy in the cold winter months.

Alternatives To Traditional Deworming Methods For Horses

Paste dewormers have their place and are still occasionally necessary to maintain a healthy horse. However, it is important to reevaluate their use and avoid scheduled administration without knowledge of a horse’s specific parasite burden.

          The most important step owners can take in parasite management is

Dr. Mark shares a few tips on the physiology of horses

Often times Dr. Mark shares great thoughts and tips with his clients when he is out in the field.  We have recently asked him to start writing them down so they can be shared with all horse owners.  Here are a few regarding horse physiology and general horse care:

EHV-1 outbreaks in California

We haven’t talked much about EHV-1 since last summer but it seems as though cases are continuing to pop up across the country.  The most recent report is of 11 horses at a boarding facility in Orange County, CA.  The multiple discipline facility in San Juan Capistrano (Approximately 1/2 way between Los Angeles and San Diego) has had 11 confirmed cases in the last week.

We will be working hard at the Scottsdale Arabian Show

We always enjoy heading to Arizona each February for the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show. We feel so privileged to work on so many talented horses and Dr. Mark takes pride in being able to help these fine horses make it to the winners circle at such as top notch show!

Dr. Mark will be treating horses at the fairgrounds