Every horse needs their owner to read this book. This book is an incredible wealth of information on health, nutrition and healing written on a solid foundation of science clinical practice, wisdom, knowledge and intuition. Nothing is missed in this book - it is comprehensive, thorough and contains cutting edge material on diet, feed and therapeutic nutrition. Learn about the underlying cause and successful treatment programs for colic, cribbing, digestive problems, parasites, weight loss, weight gain, leaky gut, skin conditions, insect sensitivities, allergies, heaves, head shaking, hormonal imbalances, anxiety, fatigue and immune problems. There is extensive information on Marijke's expertise with laminitis and Equine Metabolic Syndrome and the health programs necessary to reverse these conditions.The Therapeutic Reference Guide has natural treatment programs for all health conditions and is one you will refer to many times over. This 2nd edition is up-dated with new information, current nutritional knowledge, organ function and physiology, and much, much more. A new chapter outlines all of the organ and body systems, as well common health problems, and includes their most common nutrient deficiencies, vitamins, minerals, beneficial supplements, herbs and homeopathic remedies. Read about hoof nutrition, slow feeders, fats and oils, hay types, growing hay, grass, fibre, protein, sugars, starches, beet pulp, probiotics, health foods for horses, herbs, homeopathy, supplements, exercise and natural horse-keeping. Marijke van de Water has written an extraordinary horse health book based on two decades of experience as a gifted and compassionate healer. The book is rife with fascinating case studies and sets a new standard for horse health care. Marike is no longer a well-kept secret - her reputation as a healer and educator is now world-wide. This book is a must read!
About the Author: Marijke van de Water, B.Sc., DHMS is an Equine Health & Nutrition Specialist, Homeopathic Practitioner, Medical Intuitive, Healer, Teacher and Author. She is a gifted and widely respected healer who has nearly two decades of experience in private practice. During that time she has restored the health of thousands of horses (and their people) through the use of nutrition, homeopathic medicine, medical intuition and energy healing. Marijke holds a B.Sc., in Clinical Nutrition and a Diploma in Homeopathic Medicine & Science. From her home, Riva's Ranch, in Armstrong, B.C. she works with horses all over North America. She formulates individual health programs to resolve a variety of equine health conditions with the use of supplements, herbs, homeopathic medicines, nutrition, and specific feeding programs. Her programs always consider the underlying causes of unwellness. Marijke is considered one of the foremost experts in equine natural medicine and therapeutic nutrition, and is known for her expertise in digestive disorders, immunity, metabolic syndrome, laminitis and behaviour. Her easy style, expert knowledge, and excellent communication skills have put her in high demand as a featured speaker and facilitator at seminars, conferences and equine expos. Marijke is the founder, formulator and CEO of Riva's Remedies, an Equine Herbal and Homeopathic product line distributed across North America and beyond. She is also the director of the Western Canadian College of Natural Healing for Horses (WCCNHH).