| Holistic Horsekeeping Table of Contents |
| Section 1: The Holistic Approach |
| Chapter 1 - Introduction to Holistic Medicine |
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Palliation, Suppression, and Cure |
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What about Symptoms? |
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Palliating Symptoms |
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Suppressing Symptoms |
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Curing the Disease |
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A Review of Palliation, Suppression, and Cure |
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Holistic Versus Natural or Alternative |
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An Example of a Natural but Non-Holistic Approach |
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| Chapter 2 - Alternative Healing Modalities |
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Introduction to Homeopathy |
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How to Administer Homeopathic Remedies |
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Introduction to Equine Acupuncture |
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Basic Principles of Equine Acupuncture |
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Evaluation of Treatment: Poor Response |
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Evaluation of Treatment: Good Response |
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Introduction to Chiropractic |
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Introduction to Osteopathy |
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Osteopathy Case Study: Millie |
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| Chapter 3 – A Holistic Approach to Nutrition |
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What to Feed |
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Adding Supplements |
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To Replace the Nutrients Lacking in Feed |
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To Supply Extra Nutrients During Heavy Work or Recovery |
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To Enhance Performance |
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Common Supplements |
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The Effects of Poor Nutrition |
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Feeding the Fat Horse |
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Feeding the Thin Horse |
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The Thin Low-Energy Horse |
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The Thin High-Energy Horse |
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A Note on Grasses |
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| Section 2: Husbandry and Basic Maintenance |
| Chapter 4 – Healthy Hooves |
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Structures In and Care of the Horse’s Hoof |
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The Hoof Capsule |
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Caring for the Hoof Capsule |
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The Internal Structures of the Hoof |
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Caring for the Internal Structures of the Hoof |
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Common Hoof Ailments |
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Stone Bruises |
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Abscesses |
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Cracks |
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Thrush |
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Thrush Case Study |
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| Chapter 5 – Joint Health |
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Joint Health for Young Horses |
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What Causes Joint Problems? |
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Creating Joint Health from the Beginning |
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Joint Health in Growing Horses |
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Joint Health in Horses Ages Four to Six |
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Joint Health for Horses Ages Six and Up |
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Supplements for Healthy Joint Fluid |
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Supplements for Healthy Joint Cartilage |
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Anti-Inflammatory Supplements |
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A Quick Reference Guide to Supplements for Joint Health |
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Bodywork |
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| Chapter 6 – Vaccinations |
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A Quick Note on Titers |
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Vaccination and Chronic Disease |
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Which Vaccinations Should You Give Your Horse? |
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Some Homeopathic Remedies for the Side Effects of Vaccination |
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Vaccinations in Boarding Situations |
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More on the Immune System – Innate Versus Acquired |
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How We Create Vaccines |
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| Chapter 7 – Parasite Control |
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Symptoms of Parasite Infestation |
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Control |
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Deworming Intervals |
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Rotational Deworming |
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Types of Parasites |
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| Chapter 8 – Equine Dentistry |
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| Section 3: Disease and Illness |
| Chapter 9 – Holistic First Aid |
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Infectious Disease |
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Acute Laminitis |
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Treatment of Acute Laminitis |
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Colic |
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Impaction Colic |
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Symptoms of Impaction Colic |
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Treatment of Impaction Colic |
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Prevention of Impaction Colic |
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Spasmodic and Gas Colic |
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Symptoms of Spasmodic and Gas Colic |
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Treatment of Spasmodic and Gas Colic |
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Prevention of Spasmodic and Gas Colic |
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Injuries |
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Bruises |
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Minor Cuts and Abrasions |
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Stone Bruises |
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Hoof Abscesses |
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Homeopathy and First Aid |
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Methods for Administering Homeopathic Remedies |
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Homeopathic First Aid Kit |
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Homeopathic Remedies |
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Core Remedies |
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Additional Remedies for Specific Conditions |
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Indications for Use of Core Remedies |
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Indications for Use of Additional Remedies |
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| Chapter 10 – Common Chronic Conditions |
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Stocking Up |
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Colds and Respiratory Infections |
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD or Heaves) |
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Skin Conditions |
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Damp Skin Conditions |
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Treatment for Damp Skin Conditions |
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Dry Skin Conditions |
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Treatment for Dry Skin Conditions |
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Insect Related Skin Conditions |
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Insect Bites |
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Hypersensitivity Reactions |
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Parasitic Skin Conditions |
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Uveitis |
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Anhydrosis |
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Treatment of Anhydrosis |
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Leaky Gut Syndrome |
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How Damage Occurs |
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Pathology Associated with Leaky Gut Syndrome |
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Laminitis |
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Diet for Laminitic Horses |
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Prevention |
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The Road Back to Health |
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| Chapter 11– Competition Related Disorders |
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Inflammatory Airway Disease (IAD) |
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Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage (EIPH) |
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Gastric Ulcers and Behavior Problems |
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| Section 4: Performance Horses |
| Chapter 12 – Training the Performance Horse |
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Groundwork |
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Basic Groundwork |
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Groundwork Exercises for Gentling |
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Training for a Balanced Horse |
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Muscle Types |
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What Body Type Does Your Horse Have? |
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A Balanced Training Program |
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Horses in Self-Carriage |
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Collection for Timed Event Horses |
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| Chapter 13 – Building and Maintaining Peak Energy Through Natural Supplements |
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Performance Horse Health |
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Building Peak Energy in the Performance Horse |
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Using Natural Supplements for Your Performance Horse |
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| Chapter 14 – On the Road |
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Preparing to Hit the Road |
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Top Ten Ways Performance Horses Lose Their Edge |
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How to Help Your Horse Avoid Burnout |
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What Causes Burnout |
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How to Prevent Burnout |
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Feeding to Prevent Burnout |
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What to do if Your Horse is on the Edge |
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Do You Need a Horse Caddie? |
