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Complete Holistic Care and Healing for Horses: The Owner's Veterinary Guide to Alternative Methods and Remedies Hardcover – April 15, 2001

by Mary L. Brennan (Author), Norma Eckroate (Contributor)

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A comprehensive manual to alternative horse care, this guide helps horse owners discover simple ways to have a positive impact on their horse's health and quality of life—from the latest research and comprehensive guidelines for natural care to acupuncture and herbal supplementation.

Print length

374 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Trafalgar Square Publishing
Publication date

April 15, 2001
Dimensions

7.75 x 1.25 x 10 inches
ISBN-10

1570760454
ISBN-13

978-1570760457
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The popularity of homeopathic medicine has found its way into veterinary practice, and many horse owners are using alternative techniques to keep their animals healthy without relying on pharmaceuticals. Brennan (The Natural Dog) is a competitive dressage rider and a veterinarian who runs a holistic practice in Atlanta. She uses a variety of treatments, including acupuncture, chiropractic, herbs, oils, Bach Flower remedies, and nutrition, but she is willing to incorporate more traditional remedies into her practice when necessary. Covered here are horse care basics: stable management, feeding, exercise and conditioning, tack and equipment, and first aid and healthcare. Brennan also presents many case studies from her own practice, often indicating that alternative treatments proved successful where conventional methods had been ineffective. With a thorough index and a handy A-Z guide to common horse ailments, this well-organized book will be of interest to all horse owners, especially those seeking a more natural approach to healthcare. Deborah Emerson, Rochester Regional Lib. Council, Fairport, NY
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Horse owners are increasingly turning to alternative medicine as the efficacy of holistic treatments like acupuncture, homeopathy, chiropractic, Bach flower remedies, and herbalism is proven. Because of their effectiveness, these natural approaches are quickly becoming standard for show, race, and pleasure horses. In addition, owners are discovering technologies like lasers, bio-magnetics, and new methods of physical therapy that complement standard modern veterinary practices. This useful manual covers alternative therapies and treatments, as well as everyday management issues, from a holistic point of view, addressing diet, stabling, grooming, equipment, exercising, nursing, and the aging horse. A detailed guide to common health problems, including suggested alternative treatments, completes this excellent reference. Dr. Mary Brennan is a holistic veterinarian based in Atlanta, Georgia, with clients throughout the U.S. Norma Eckroate is a professional writer from southern California. Their previous collaboration was "The Natural Dog."

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Trafalgar Square Publishing; First Edition (April 15, 2001)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 374 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1570760454
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1570760457
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.15 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.75 x 1.25 x 10 inches

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- #323 in Equine Medicine (Books)
- #3,022 in Horse Care (Books)
- #38,836 in Alternative Medicine (Books)

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Norma Eckroate's newest book, THE MEDICAL MARIJUANA HANDBOOK: A Patient's Guide to Holistic Healing with Cannabis, is her first book written on her own. Previously, she coauthored 12 books with experts on topics ranging from holistic animal care, stress management, and brain optimization to dog training and Santa Claus. Her first book, The Natural Cat (Penguin/Plume), written with feline expert Anitra Frazier, remains as her bestselling book, with over 500,000 copies sold to date. Also with Frazier, Norma wrote It's a Cat's Life (Berkley/Putnam).
She coauthored three books with Paul Owens, who is referred to as the "original" Dog Whisperer, including the bestselling The Dog Whisperer and The Puppy Whisperer, and their most recent book, The Dog Whisperer Presents: Good Habits for Great Dogs (all published by Adams Media). In addition, Norma coauthored two books with holistic veterinarian Dr. Mary Brennan, The Natural Dog (Plume) and Complete Holistic Care and Healing for Horses (Trafalgar Square). She also coauthored Switched-On Living: Easy Ways to Use the Mind/Body Connection to Energize Your Life with stress management expert, Jerry Teplitz, Ph.D., Switched-On Selling: Balance Your Brain for Sales Success with Dr. Teplitz and Tony Alessandra, and Switched-On Networking: Balance Your Brain for Networking Success with Dr. Teplitz and Donna Fisher (all published by Happiness Unlimited Publishing).
Most recently, Norma coauthored The Santa Story Revisited: How to Give Your Children a Santa They Will Never Outgrow with Arita Trahan and, along with Trahan, published a children's picture book, The Santa Story and Tina (Downstream Publishing).
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Mountain Rose

For The Proactive Horse Owner

Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2009

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What a dynamically different equine health care reference this book is! I have been fortunate enough to have Dr. Brennan care for my horses over the years so I have much faith in her knowledge and words. Her book explains alternative veterinary practices (which crosses over to help explain some of these practices for humans as well). She explains acupuncture, acupressure, aromatherapy, Bach flower remedies, herbs, homeopathy, lasers, magnetic therapy, and massage. It also contains helpful sections on accupressure that the lay person can personally perform. My copy was worth a wait.

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Robert Venable

Great book full of important info

Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2020

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This book is amazing! My horse has EPM. Tons of great info. Can't believe how cheap. Heavy book filled with info.

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MBuckley

Super informative book

Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2019

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I am really enjoying this book, I think it has a lot of detail and information that is very interesting to me.

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Radcliff

Clear concise and amazing amount of information

Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2019

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Amazing amount of information. Written in such a way thats it's very thorough but very clear. I use it almost daily...

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khabira Al-Muhyee

How Holistic Care with Herbs Heal Horses

Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2019

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I like this resource as an addition to other views and methods for Natural Healings.

Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2020

Lots of good info

For love of my horse.

Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2013

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I am very happy about what this book teaches me. I've not finished it yet as it needs some parallel studies on my part for better understanding of technical explanations. My friend and companion of more than 20 years will be even better treated, as he so very well deserves!

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Marilyn Musgjerd

Full of the right information

Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2013

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It covers wonderful ways to safely take care of your horses. We feel that our horses need as much gentle care as our children and like to avoid any harsh chemicals that could hurt them or the environment. This book is a guide packed with natural remedies.

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Mrs. K. Boyer

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 9, 2016

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Fabulous book, has become my bible.

Christian Rouillard

Great book!

Reviewed in Canada on December 19, 2012

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This is a very complete and comprehensive book about alternative healing modalities allowing a global approach when combined with conventional vet treatments.

A must have for every horse owner :)